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NU02 ECX

2002 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 ECX
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f strut bearings worn-noisey..

spare tyre dangerous, exesive cords showing..

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,979 miles

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

n/s/f strut bearings worn-noisey..

spare tyre dangerous, exesive cords showing..

Fail 4 Dec 2014 120,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,412 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,402 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,072 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 100,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,868 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,789 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 77,745 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,205 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,964 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 63,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,424 miles

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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NU02 ECX is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NU02 ECX, 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 NU02 ECX registered?

NU02 ECX is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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