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HX02 WMU

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,049 mi
Last recorded158,049 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 WMU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 158,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 157,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 155,868 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 155,847 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 155,261 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 155,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 154,504 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly and blades split

Grease around nearside front hub

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and damage to sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 154,045 miles

All four tyres are worn slightly on outer edge

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

Both front tyres are damaged on outer sidewalls but not to cords

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seats missing at time of test (centre seat and all luggage compartment seats)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 153,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s mirror glass is cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2011 153,094 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s mirror glass is cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 152,254 miles

near side rear tyre appears to have been run whilst under inflated

Fail 28 Oct 2010 152,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre appears to have been run whilst under inflated

Fail 20 Oct 2009 151,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion in both front brake discs

crack in nearside door mirror glass

damage to nearside rear tyre side walls

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

wear in offside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2009 151,757 miles

corrosion in both front brake discs

crack in nearside door mirror glass

damage to nearside rear tyre side walls

offside hand brake cable in poor condition

wear in offside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2008 150,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 150,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 150,218 miles

both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

centre middle and o/s/r seats and seat belts not tested due to seats not present at time of test

n/s/r indicator bulb fading to white

rear exhaust box internal baffles loose

steering feels a bit stiff

Fail 17 Oct 2007 150,213 miles

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

both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

centre middle and o/s/r seats and seat belts not tested due to seats not present at time of test

n/s/r indicator bulb fading to white

o/s/r parking brake efficiency poor

rear exhaust box internal baffles loose

steering feels a bit stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2006 140,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 140,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s inner steering joint slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2005 106,593 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 105,820 miles

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

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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HX02 WMU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HX02 WMU, 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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HX02 WMU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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