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RA02 NDO

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

140,467 mi
Last recorded140,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 NDO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 140,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 125,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,167 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,932 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 110,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,594 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 106,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,976 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,358 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine stay bar bush deterioated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light illuminated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 83,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,087 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 75,087 miles

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

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

o/s inner wing liner insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 68,858 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,201 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,087 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,634 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 45,634 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,572 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,572 miles

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

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

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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RA02 NDO is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA02 NDO, 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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RA02 NDO is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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