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FJ02 ZRV

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,141 mi
Last recorded156,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 ZRV
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 156,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 156,067 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,422 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 137,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 124,554 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement at o/s/f steering rack end drumstick.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 124,554 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement at o/s/f steering rack end drumstick.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 115,215 miles

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2009 83,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,545 miles

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

Very slight movement in offside and nearside steering arm ball joints

Fail 11 Jun 2008 63,545 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside and Nearside brake flexible hoses not clipped in correct place

Oil leak

Very slight movement in offside and nearside steering arm ball joints

Fuel vapour canister vacuum hose split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 29,652 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 29,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2005 17,311 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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FJ02 ZRV is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ02 ZRV, 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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FJ02 ZRV is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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