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FX02 GMY

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,633 mi
Last recorded137,633 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 GMY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 137,633 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 137,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 134,481 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 134,477 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 134,436 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine noisey

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 127,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,532 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 117,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 111,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 111,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 103,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,411 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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FX02 GMY is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FX02 GMY, 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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FX02 GMY is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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