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HX02 WMW

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,043 mi
Last recorded116,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 WMW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 116,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,680 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts require replacing ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 109,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,649 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 105,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed BOOT (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 103,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed BOOT (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 99,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

inner face of both front discs in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2019 99,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

inner face of both front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2018 98,763 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (3.5.1i)

cut in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and close to limit

offside rear tyre starting to perish

third row of seats missing at time of test

Pass 31 May 2017 93,895 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 May 2017 93,878 miles

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

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

all brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 May 2016 88,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate possible SRS fault advise further investigation (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 88,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate possible SRS fault advise further investigation (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 87,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 87,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

There is evidence of cracking to the catalitic converter tail pipe...temporarily sealed

Fail 23 May 2014 85,635 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

There is evidence of cracking to the catalitic converter tail pipe...temporarily sealed

Pass 28 May 2013 82,181 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 72,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,407 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 64,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,836 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 51,767 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 51,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,860 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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HX02 WMW is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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