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AP06 SHJ

2006 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

181,249 mi
Last recorded181,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 181,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2024 181,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2023 174,904 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 168,858 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 160,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 160,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 148,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 148,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,051 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 139,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,057 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres scrubbed on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2018 129,057 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,010 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,195 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,103 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 92,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight wear in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 82,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 72,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2011 62,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,362 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,906 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low 3.2mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear to rear brake discs

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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AP06 SHJ is a 2006 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AP06 SHJ, 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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AP06 SHJ is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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