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MW02 LYJ

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,680 mi
Last recorded112,680 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 LYJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 May 2018 112,645 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 May 2017 106,976 miles

front abs reluctor rings corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and clamp area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper blade split at end

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on inner sides

o./s rear parking brake slightly low effort/restricted movement on cable/caliper

Fail 12 May 2017 106,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at front/centre clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexi leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and clamp area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside wiper blade split at end

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front abs reluctor rings corroded

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on inner sides

o./s rear parking brake slightly low effort/restricted movement on cable/caliper

Pass 24 May 2016 99,421 miles

Nearside slight play in rack end

Offside slight play in rack end

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 92,205 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,183 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 73,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 73,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,418 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 68,418 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,876 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 59,786 miles

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

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

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

hand brake not much reserve travel left

Pass 29 May 2009 59,786 miles

hand brake not much reserve travel left

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,549 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,347 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 51,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (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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MW02 LYJ is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MW02 LYJ, 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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MW02 LYJ is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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