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BF56 FDG

2006 Renault Espace

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Espace81,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 56,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,070 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,533 miles

front tyres wearing on inner aouter edges (wrong tyre pressure) 32psi front 33 psi rear

Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,533 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inner aouter edges (wrong tyre pressure) 32psi front 33 psi rear

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,935 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,213 miles

NSR tyre in poor condition 225/60/16

Fail 29 Aug 2015 42,199 miles

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

NSR tyre in poor condition 225/60/16

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,428 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in the tread

Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in the tread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 34,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,945 miles

air bag light on

service light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

front brake pads look low

service light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,898 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/r tyre 2.8MM,225/60/16

recommend wheel alignment

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,946 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 21,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre and on 2mm limit is 1.6mm 225/60/16

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,086 miles

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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BF56 FDG is a 2006 Renault Espace in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF56 FDG, 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 BF56 FDG registered?

BF56 FDG is a 2006 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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