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HX52 LHW

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 LHW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,148 miles

FRONT DISCS SCORED ON OUTSIDE EDGES

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,828 miles

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

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 78,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in both steering arms

Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,695 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s steering arm minor movement

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,757 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

advise front wipers to be replased

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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HX52 LHW is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HX52 LHW, 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 HX52 LHW registered?

HX52 LHW is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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