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BV02 WCU

2002 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,272 mi
Last recorded77,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WCU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 77,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,567 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,227 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 64,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,798 miles

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

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever sticking slightly.

Slight play in both steering arms

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever sticking slightly.

Slight play in both steering arms

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,063 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,596 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine noisey on idle

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2006 38,596 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine noisey on idle

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,121 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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BV02 WCU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV02 WCU, 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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What year was BV02 WCU registered?

BV02 WCU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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