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MX52 FWL

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,105 mi
Last recorded161,105 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 FWL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 161,105 miles

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 161,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 156,953 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 148,119 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more heavily on shoulders.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil dipstick broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers slight smearing.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,695 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear suspension coil spring broken still locates when jacked and lowered

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,055 miles

front brake discs pitted close to excess on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre tread worn close to minimum requirements

Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,509 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,253 miles

front number plate starting to fade top edge

nearside front tyre has split outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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MX52 FWL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 83,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX52 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX52 FWL is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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