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HK52 VNR

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

106,247 mi
Last recorded106,247 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 106,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap snapped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE PANHARD ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,186 miles

Both head lights are discoloured.

Fuel tank strap is corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 106,186 miles

Both head lights are discoloured.

Fuel tank strap is corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened REAR PANHARD ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,835 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 101,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,476 miles

Fuel tank securing bracket/straps corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ON LEGAL TREAD LIMIT! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,260 miles

center exhaust rubber mounting hangar worn

Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

center exhaust rubber mounting hangar worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,724 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,860 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 55,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,543 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,543 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,495 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,964 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fluid weap around offside steering rack area

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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HK52 VNR is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 HK52 VNR, 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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HK52 VNR is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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