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AD02 XDU

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,435 mi
Last recorded156,435 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XDU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 156,435 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 156,430 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 149,348 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 149,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 138,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs geting rusty.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 138,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both rear seats folded down at time of test

catalyst and centre section of exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f position lamp dim

o/s park brake requires attention

park lever has little reserve travel

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 138,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

catalyst in poor condition

centre exhaust in very poor condition

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f position lamp dim

o/s park brake requires attention

park brake lever has little reserve travel

various scratches in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2012 138,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

centre exhaust in very poor condition

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f position lamp dim

o/s park brake requires attention

park brake lever has little reserve travel

various scratches in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2011 131,266 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 131,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 121,394 miles

both front disc's scored

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Fail 12 Jun 2010 121,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front disc's scored

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 104,376 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 104,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 98,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,410 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AD02 XDU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 76,936 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 AD02 XDU, 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 24 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD02 XDU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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