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BG02 VNX

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VNX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 130,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 130,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,517 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 129,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,997 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 128,996 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,486 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars and wearing/cracking inner edges

handbrake only just to standard 16%

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,722 miles

park brake only just to standard 16%

Pass 12 May 2014 124,438 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 124,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,924 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 112,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 105,777 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,352 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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BG02 VNX is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG02 VNX, 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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BG02 VNX is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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