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FA02 FBJ

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,247 mi
Last recorded121,247 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 121,247 miles

Coolant level low.

Diesel injector on top of engine leaking slightly.

Gearbox very noisey and leaking fluid.

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight movement in shocker stem.

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

rear seats missing unable to check seat belt clasps.

Oil leaking from rear main oil seal.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 121,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant level low.

Diesel injector on top of engine leaking slightly.

Gearbox very noisey and leaking fluid.

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight movement in shocker stem.

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

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

Slight play in steering rack.

rear seats missing unable to check seat belt clasps.

Oil leaking from rear main oil seal.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 112,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,562 miles

Oil leak

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

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

o/side outer cv gaiter weeping slightly

o/side rear lower shockabsorber bush split slightly

slight scratches on o/side windscreen

slight wear in o/side steering rack joint

Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,917 miles

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

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

wear to steering rack tie rod inner fixings

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,647 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 88,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,119 miles

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

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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FA02 FBJ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA02 FBJ, 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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FA02 FBJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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