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FG02 CLF

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 CLF
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,720 miles

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

both tie rods - play

o.s outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,956 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,976 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,976 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,917 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wing mirror glass cracked

pad warning wire broken on nsf

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,476 miles

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

Rear box corroded but not blown

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,056 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

ns washers not working

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,816 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 67,777 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,417 miles

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

Oil leak

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

play in rack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,167 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 40,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade falling apart

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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FG02 CLF is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG02 CLF, 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 FG02 CLF registered?

FG02 CLF is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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