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HG02 FHZ

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,818 mi
Last recorded117,818 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FHZ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,818 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 117,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 101,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,419 miles

park brake efficiency 19%

score on windscreen

nearside rear tyre perished and low on tread

215/55r16

215/55r16

Fail 7 Aug 2014 88,419 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

215/55r16

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished and low on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,204 miles

215/55/16

Oil leak

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

child seats fitted n/s/f, n/s/r and n/s middle row

free play in steering rack inner joints (n/s/ strong advise)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,204 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

215/55/16

Oil leak

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

child seats fitted n/s/f, n/s/r and n/s middle row

free play in steering rack inner joints (n/s/ strong advise)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack boot perished

score on windscreen on edge of swept area

Fail 24 Jul 2012 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack boot perished

offside front tyre worn on both edges and damaged on side wall

score on windscreen on edge of swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,898 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,896 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,892 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,888 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,736 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 38,649 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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HG02 FHZ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG02 FHZ, 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 HG02 FHZ registered?

HG02 FHZ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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