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WU56 VZE

2006 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,546 mi
Last recorded122,546 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 VZE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 122,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 122,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 113,862 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in N/S tie rod

Slight play in O/S tie rod

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in N/S tie rod

Slight play in O/S tie rod

Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,921 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,328 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 102,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,397 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine undertray not fully secured

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine undertray not fully secured

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,350 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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WU56 VZE is a 2006 Renault Espace in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 81,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 VZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU56 VZE registered?

WU56 VZE is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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