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HY02 UBL

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 UBL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,392 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 115,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 114,435 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 114,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 113,224 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 111,543 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 109,965 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 109,965 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 98,187 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 12 May 2017 91,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met, offside rear parking brake effort poor

Fail 9 May 2017 91,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met, offside rear parking brake effort poor

Pass 13 May 2016 85,511 miles

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

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

both steering rack arm inner joints have slight free play

Fail 11 May 2016 85,511 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both steering rack arm inner joints have slight free play

Pass 8 May 2015 79,425 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 72,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,211 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 54,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,478 miles
Fail 15 May 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HY02 UBL is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY02 UBL, 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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HY02 UBL is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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