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ML52 DRX

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 DRX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 95,590 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,499 miles

air bag light not working

perishing/cracking to n/s/r tyre inner edge

some corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,184 miles

corrosion to nearside rear spring

indicators fading

rear registartion plate delaminating

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight offside steering rack/rod play

slight wear to nearside rear shock absorber bottom bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to nearside rear spring

indicators fading

rear registartion plate delaminating

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight offside steering rack/rod play

slight wear to nearside rear shock absorber bottom bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,944 miles

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

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

engine slightly niosey

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,240 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 69,239 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,546 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,636 miles

under car diesel over spill

Fail 10 Oct 2007 48,636 miles

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

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

under car diesel over spill

Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 27,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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ML52 DRX is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML52 DRX, 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 ML52 DRX registered?

ML52 DRX is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is ML52 DRX safe to buy?

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