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AE02 FFH

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

132,628 mi
Last recorded132,628 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FFH
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 132,628 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,286 miles

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 128,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,401 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 122,372 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various hose ferrules rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2015 122,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine very noisy.

front brakes badly out of balance using old brake performance rules.

ns and os sill outriggers very rusty.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,638 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not fitted at time off test

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not fitted at time off test

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,994 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear discs rusty

off side front mirror damaged

rear seats not fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs rusty

off side front mirror damaged

rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,161 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,161 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,718 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 58,165 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,750 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 54,743 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,021 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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AE02 FFH is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AE02 FFH, 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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AE02 FFH is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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