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HY52 UEA

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,246 mi
Last recorded126,246 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 UEA
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 126,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Both front inner track arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,553 miles

Coolant level below min

Offside Front Inner Track arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear line corroded, Will require replacing soon. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Post CAT Lambda not fitted into exhaust (Secured to chassis)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacement. (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Turned white requires new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Missing X1 wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Turned white requires new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Turned white requires new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below min

Offside Front Inner Track arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear line corroded, Will require replacing soon. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Post CAT Lambda not fitted into exhaust (Secured to chassis)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend replacement. (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner track arm has slight play N/S/F

Inner track arm has slight play O/S/F

Noise from belt area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner track arm has slight play N/S/F

Inner track arm has slight play O/S/F

Noise from belt area

Offside Front Wiper smears slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,611 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 108,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,473 miles

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

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

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

airbag light does not illuminate when ignition switched on

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2016 100,473 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light does not illuminate when ignition switched on

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning light does not illuminate

offside front tyre worn low on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 94,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag warning light does not illuminate

offside front tyre worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,036 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,761 miles

Oil leak

both front inner track arms have slight play

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner track arms have slight play

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,160 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust front pipe heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres are worn on both inner and outer edges

Nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight brake bind on the offside rear

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,735 miles

Advise both rear tyre tread depths worn low on edges.

Advise rear,rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,728 miles

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

Advise both rear tyre tread depths worn low on edges.

Advise rear,rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,558 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,095 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,095 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,575 miles

bonnet catch on o/s wont ltach but n/s catch holds bonnet securely

Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HY52 UEA is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HY52 UEA, 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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HY52 UEA is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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