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MJ02 DXR

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,531 mi
Last recorded178,531 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 DXR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 178,531 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front rad mounting corroded

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

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

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 178,531 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front rad mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 172,658 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion under rad assy (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 166,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 160,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres low [3 mm]

slight lip on all brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2015 160,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres low [3 mm]

slight lip on all brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 154,948 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2014 154,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 149,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 144,227 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 136,637 miles

N/S & O/S STEERING ARM HAS MOVEMENT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 136,637 miles

N/S & O/S STEERING ARM HAS MOVEMENT

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,863 miles

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

engine steady bar bush rubber split

Fail 20 Apr 2010 128,863 miles

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

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

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

engine steady bar bush rubber split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 119,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,351 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 104,351 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 45,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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MJ02 DXR is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ02 DXR, 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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MJ02 DXR is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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