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LS52 KNM

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,600 mi
Last recorded136,600 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 KNM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 136,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

all 4 tyres perishing

no rear seats fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 136,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats missing at time of test

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 136,359 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats missing at time of test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,300 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 135,300 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 133,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,700 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlamp washers defective

Fail 4 Sep 2018 131,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlamp washers defective

Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 128,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including anti roll bar and suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 125,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including anti roll bar and suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 111,678 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,687 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,415 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)

front brake discs badly scored

rear exhaust box strenghtening weld fractured

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,549 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

inner front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,736 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 69,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,665 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LS52 KNM is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS52 KNM, 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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LS52 KNM is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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