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BG52 XTZ

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,530 mi
Last recorded100,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XTZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,530 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes weak

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f lower arm bushes weak

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,650 miles

nsf tyre edge low & cracking, very slight vibration on nsf wheel, rear inner pad looks to be getting low, slight play felt on steering wheel, poss lower ar bush not see rear bush feels ok

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,764 miles

os image poor, slight rear exhaust leak, ns cv boot loose, ns cv joint worn slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,495 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,495 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,898 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,895 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,145 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 52,145 miles

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

Front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,645 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 34,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG52 XTZ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG52 XTZ, 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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What year was BG52 XTZ registered?

BG52 XTZ is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 17 November 2002.

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