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LR52 YJU

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

452,722 mi
Last recorded452,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 YJU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 452,722 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 452,722 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 452,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 452,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 451,247 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 451,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 450,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 450,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 448,405 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 448,366 miles

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

exhaust condition

Pass 21 Dec 2012 445,764 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre tread wearing on inside & outside edges excessively close to legal limit.(225/55/r17)

o/s & n/s rear disc corroded & worn.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 445,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s & n/s front tyre tread wearing on inside & outside edges excessively close to legal limit.(225/55/r17)

o/s & n/s rear disc corroded & worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 438,175 miles

front tyres wearing on edges (225.55.16)

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 15 Dec 2011 438,175 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges (225.55.16)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 11 Dec 2010 427,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,191 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 93,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in ns rack arm. adv tracking.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake.s slightly out off balance

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,621 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both out drive shaft boots slighty leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2006 56,609 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,546 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 52,415 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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LR52 YJU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LR52 YJU, 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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LR52 YJU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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