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MF02 BGU

2002 Renault Espace

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,380 mi
Last recorded73,380 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 BGU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,380 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front inner discs scored

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,784 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s front door sriker plate has a bolt missing. snapped off

o/s wiper blade smear slightly and split at end of blade

unable to test rear of rear seat belts as folded down and covered

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,841 miles

Oil leak

o/s front door sriker plate has a bolt missing. snapped off

o/s wiper blade smear slightly and split at end of blade

unable to test rear of rear seat belts as folded down and covered

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,740 miles

lower engine tie-bar mount split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,732 miles

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

Nearside front outer cv boot has a new cable tie JUST ABOUT fixing the boot in place (although there is flex in the boot when wheel is on lock)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,304 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 30,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MF02 BGU is a 2002 Renault Espace in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF02 BGU, 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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What year was MF02 BGU registered?

MF02 BGU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for MF02 BGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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