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AF52 FSZ

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,936 mi
Last recorded16,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FSZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 16,936 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,668 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 2,370 miles

2 rear seats removed at time of mot test

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

slight lift in off side rack end

Fail 16 Oct 2014 2,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

2 rear seats removed at time of mot test

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

slight lift in off side rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,544 miles

adv freeplay in steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2013 94,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

adv freeplay in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,845 miles

adv both front tyres worn

adv exh system holed

adv front disks worn

adv play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,858 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 40,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,284 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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AF52 FSZ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 83,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 FSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 FSZ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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