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AJ52 LWW

2002 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,992 mi
Last recorded174,992 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LWW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 174,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 174,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 174,011 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 174,008 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,898 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 173,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,564 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 173,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear seat missing

Pass 21 Sep 2020 173,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 172,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 170,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 170,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 167,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 167,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,156 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,123 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,143 miles

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

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

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

both steering arms have slight play

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs well worn

rear brake pads getting low

tyre size 225/55/16

Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,060 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both steering arms have slight play

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs well worn

rear brake pads getting low

tyre size 225/55/16

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,371 miles

both rear springs starting to go rusty

coolant level low

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear springs starting to go rusty

coolant level low

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,318 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,890 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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AJ52 LWW is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ52 LWW, 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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AJ52 LWW is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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