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RE02 XAR

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,699 mi
Last recorded74,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XAR
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 73,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 72,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 69,350 miles

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 6 Jun 2022 68,353 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,front subframe,suspension

Fail 23 Jun 2021 66,413 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,front subframe,suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,382 miles

surface corrosion front subrame,rear axle,shockers

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,904 miles

Front surface corrosion to subframe, shockabsorbers, suspension arms, brake discs, o/s coil spring

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear surface corrosionto axle, shockabsorbers, tow bar

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front surface corrosion to subframe, shockabsorbers, suspension arms, brake discs, o/s coil spring

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear surface corrosionto axle, shockabsorbers, tow bar

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,560 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer has large hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 53,858 miles

rear seats in boot area missing

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front discs,front subframe,rear axle,rear shockers,towbar,exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2017 53,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 53,885 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing center row (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal sticking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 49,477 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,574 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF+NSF-steering arms slight free play

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,574 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF+NSF-steering arms slight free play

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,507 miles

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

eml on

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,507 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,597 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)

Clutch pedal sticking down, releases suddenly

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,552 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,380 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2009 496,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,573 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,414 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)

fron wipers split.

rear seats not fitted at time of test, not tested.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 29,408 miles

Offside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

front wipers split.

rear 2 seats not fitted at time of test, not teasted.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,262 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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RE02 XAR is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE02 XAR, 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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RE02 XAR is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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