MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Brakes ; parking brake operation slightly rough
Engine ; oil leaks & coolant level low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Note ; additional rear seats removed unable to check seatbelt stalks
Note ; vehicle partially ladened , unable to fully check rear seats / seatbelts
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering ; o/s rack gaiter twisted , recommend attention
Steering ; oil at o/s/f subframe , suspect seepage from P.A.S. rack , pinion area
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; parking brake operation slightly rough
Engine ; oil leaks & coolant level low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Note ; additional rear seats removed unable to check seatbelt stalks
Note ; vehicle partially ladened , unable to fully check rear seats / seatbelts
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering ; o/s rack gaiter twisted , recommend attention
Steering ; oil at o/s/f subframe , suspect seepage from P.A.S. rack , pinion area
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Engine ; oil leaks
Front number plate fixings require attention
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 20 %
Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin
Engine ; oil leaks
Front number plate fixings require attention
Note ; headlamp aim will require recheck after repairs
Note ; suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height
Note ; vehicle ladened at time of test , unable to access additional rear seats / seatbelt stalks
Tyres ; nail in o/s/r tread
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brakes ; imbalance on parking brake
steering ; play in lower column universal joint , recommend replace
steering ; slight play in both steering arms inner joints
wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brakes ; imbalance on parking brake
steering ; play in lower column universal joint , recommend replace
steering ; slight play in both steering arms inner joints
wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight play n/s inner pivot point
Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet secured in closed position by nearside catch.offside catch is defective
both front wipers split slightly
emissons test not carried out
slight play in both front steering arms noted
unable to test rear seat belts as seats and stalk are missing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Could not test rear seatbelt stalks as seats removed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper blade slightly split
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside bonnet catch not locking but bonnet is securely locked in position by nearside catch
Offside wiper blade slightly split
Slight play in nearside steering arm
Slight play in offside steering arm
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads low and front discs coroded †
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front pads low and front discs coroded †
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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HX52 UZB is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.
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 UZB, 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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HX52 UZB is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 September 2002.
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