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HV52 MFU

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 MFU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 102,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both (2.2.B.1h)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (8.2.2)

Brake hose excessively damaged Both front (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Play in front subframe bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,951 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r outer and n/s/r outer preventing seat belt inspection

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic shields fitted engine bay and underneath

Slight play in inner knuckles of steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted o/s/r outer and n/s/r outer preventing seat belt inspection

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic shields fitted engine bay and underneath

Slight play in inner knuckles of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,110 miles

Front & rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

Offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 82,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front steering tierod ball joints have slight play

n/s front engine bay area has oil leak contaminating lower suspension bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 69,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,307 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 67,032 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HV52 MFU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV52 MFU, 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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HV52 MFU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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