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ML52 YEE

2002 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,609 mi
Last recorded149,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 YEE
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 144,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

inner steering joint play

rear coil spring corroded

water leak

Pass 14 May 2015 116,171 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise nearside front wheel

Fail 1 May 2015 115,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise nearside front wheel

Pass 21 May 2014 105,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light does not illuminate

Fail 9 May 2014 105,172 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light does not illuminate

o/s wiper smearing

Pass 16 May 2013 95,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 83,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 83,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,992 miles

handbrake high

slight play in rack

Fail 4 May 2010 53,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

handbrake high

slight play in rack

Pass 5 May 2009 49,073 miles

slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 5 May 2009 49,071 miles

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

slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,646 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre & rear seats & seatbelts not fully tested due to childseats & seats folded

slight play in steering rack in offside inner joint

Pass 11 May 2006 31,724 miles

both centre rear outer seatbelts not fully tested due to childseats fitted

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

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 YEE is a 2002 Renault Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YEE, 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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ML52 YEE is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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