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RE52 VAV

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,573 mi
Last recorded127,573 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VAV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 127,573 miles

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 17 Nov 2025 127,568 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,013 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,485 miles

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

Offside Rear seat missing

Fail 10 Nov 2023 109,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear seat missing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,542 miles

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to wear bars

Fail 12 Nov 2022 101,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,992 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,059 miles

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

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

airbag service light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

airbag service light on dash

Pass 8 Oct 2016 66,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,149 miles

both front subframe bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,952 miles

slight wear on both front tyres on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 47,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,712 miles

front tyres slightly worn edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,755 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,895 miles

offside wiper split at end

pipes to and from fuel filter damp

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,876 miles

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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RE52 VAV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE52 VAV, 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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What year was RE52 VAV registered?

RE52 VAV is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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The MOT history for RE52 VAV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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