CarVerify

Free Car Check

MA52 RKJ

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,134 mi
Last recorded60,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

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

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,134 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,638 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 22 May 2012 55,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rattling noise from engine on idle

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 18 May 2011 49,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

noisy engine area-possible clutch release bearing?

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 49,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

noisy engine area-possible clutch release bearing?

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 41,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyre outer sidewalls very poor condition

Fail 14 May 2010 41,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f antiroll bar link slightly bent

rear tyre outer sidewalls very poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,692 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,692 miles

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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,539 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 19,539 miles

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

n/s hand brake performance slightly lower than o/s

unable to check brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,693 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Renault Espace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MA52 RKJ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA52 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA52 RKJ?

You can check the full history of MA52 RKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MA52 RKJ registered?

MA52 RKJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is MA52 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 RKJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA52 RKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MA52 RKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.