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DS02 AEC

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 103,960 miles

oil leaks

play in lower ball joints

play in rack arms

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear road springs

engine undershield loose

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly smears window screen

os rear seat missing

rear brake flexi hose ferrels have corrosion to surfaces

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

trim loose on tailgate

Fail 6 Apr 2011 85,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion to rear road springs

engine undershield loose

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly smears window screen

os rear seat missing

rear brake flexi hose ferrels have corrosion to surfaces

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

trim loose on tailgate

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIl leak from gearbox

Unalbe to check rear belts as seats not fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

could not check rear seatbelts as seats missing

gearbox may have an oil leak

slight roughness on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,357 miles

NS RACK GAITER HAS JUST STARTED TO PERISH

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,357 miles

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

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

DIP STICK WAS NOT FITTED INTO ENGINE FAR ENOUGH AND ENGINE OIL HAS BLOWN OUT OVER ENGINE AND UNNDER TRAY AND IS DRIPPING OFF UNDER CAR.

NS RACK GAITER HAS JUST STARTED TO PERISH

NSR OUTER PAD LOOKS WORN TO TEST MIN

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,674 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,609 miles

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

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

slight play off side of steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,505 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arm actual ball joints. slight rip in two front wiper blades.

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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DS02 AEC is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS02 AEC, 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 DS02 AEC registered?

DS02 AEC is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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