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EJ02 LNY

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LNY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor rings very rusty (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes rusty in places. rec attn (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED. ALSO FRONT LEG PIVOT BRGS STARTING TO SEIZE. REC.ATTN. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE (24%)

SPARE WHEEL NOT FULLY SECURE.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 133,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor rings very rusty (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes rusty in places. rec attn (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED. ALSO FRONT LEG PIVOT BRGS STARTING TO SEIZE. REC.ATTN. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE (24%)

Headlamp aim too high adjusted aims down slightly.( HID lights ). also ns headlight washer jet broken. (4.1.2 (a))

SPARE WHEEL NOT FULLY SECURE.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jets and wipers recommend renewal soon. (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,801 miles

ON ROAD TEST AFTER MOT REPAIRS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF "TORQUE STEER" NOTICED. AS DISCUSSED FRONT WISHBONES (BUSHES) MAY BE DUE FOR RENEWAL.

front and rear road springs very rusty but not yet snapped. Recommend wax/lub of front suspension bearings.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 131,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear road springs very rusty but not yet snapped. Recommend wax/lub of front suspension bearings.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,646 miles

DOORS STIFF TO OPEN

VERY RUSTY BRAKES

Fail 2 Feb 2017 127,637 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened mid way pivot bearing seized caused spring to snap (2.4.G.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear axle level sensor snapped (1.7.2)

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

DOORS STIFF TO OPEN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened mid way bearing starting to seize. (2.4.G.1)

VERY RUSTY BRAKES

VERY RUSTY REAR COIL SPRINGS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Fail 2 Feb 2016 123,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,394 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,361 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge no cords showing at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2014 109,361 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge no cords showing at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut,not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut,not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,461 miles

eml on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

eml on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,447 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,208 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 39,208 miles

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

both rear tyres getting thin

exhaust blow [ cat ]

rear brake discs worn and rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,480 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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EJ02 LNY is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EJ02 LNY, 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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EJ02 LNY is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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