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FD52 BXW

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,603 mi
Last recorded55,603 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 BXW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 55,603 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,771 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,121 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 32,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,853 miles

n/s rear door does not open

Fail 5 Apr 2011 21,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear door does not open

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

slight damage to nearside rear toe eye bracket

slight play at steering rack

undersheild fitted limiting inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2010 9,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

slight damage to nearside rear toe eye bracket

slight play at steering rack

undersheild fitted limiting inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,547 miles

both rear tyres slight distortion on inner tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,658 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,594 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,280 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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FD52 BXW is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FD52 BXW, 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 FD52 BXW registered?

FD52 BXW is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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