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FA52 WCF

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

138,586 mi
Last recorded138,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WCF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,586 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust poor

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2016 138,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2015 137,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 137,787 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 137,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 137,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/f undertray insecure and fouling driveshaft

Pass 20 Apr 2013 125,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 125,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 110,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2012 110,565 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Play in n/s rack end

Play in o/s rack end

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Play in n/s rack end

Play in o/s rack end

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,064 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 83,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 75,183 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 75,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,142 miles

offside front indicator lens broken

Fail 6 Jun 2008 61,142 miles

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

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,201 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

steering rack inner end slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2005 42,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 42,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2005 42,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FA52 WCF is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 FA52 WCF, 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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FA52 WCF is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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