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HV02 BFK

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 BFK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake overhaul req in approx. 3.000 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake overhaul req in approx. 3.000 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,801 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 88,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust system corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion developing on exhaust system

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion developing on exhaust system

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,623 miles

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

rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,623 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,286 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

lower engine stabilizer bar bush,s worn

slight wear developing in offside of steering rack

wear developing on front brake discs

wear developing on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear developing in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear developing in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,611 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear developing in steering rack assembly

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,611 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear developing in steering rack assembly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,397 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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HV02 BFK is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV02 BFK, 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 HV02 BFK registered?

HV02 BFK is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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