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RF52 EJO

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,980 mi
Last recorded175,980 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EJO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 175,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 175,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 169,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

rear seat belts not checked due to rear of vehicle loaded with goods

Fail 4 Oct 2016 169,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

rear seat belts not checked due to rear of vehicle loaded with goods

Pass 26 Sep 2015 162,108 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 158,770 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s wipers split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 158,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s wipers split

Pass 16 Dec 2013 149,829 miles

rear brake pads low ,rear discs thin and corroded,front supension creaks

slight play both n/s/f and o/s inner rack joints

Fail 14 Dec 2013 149,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake pads low ,rear discs thin and corroded,front supension creaks

slight play both n/s/f and o/s inner rack joints

Pass 24 Dec 2012 145,102 miles

Left fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PAS fluid level on minimum

Wipers a little frayed and burp across windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2012 145,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Left fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PAS fluid level on minimum

Wipers a little frayed and burp across windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 134,404 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside fog light lens broken

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 134,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside fog light lens broken

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,745 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 123,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 115,940 miles

Front brake discs nearing wear limits

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 115,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs nearing wear limits

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 81,201 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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RF52 EJO is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF52 EJO, 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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RF52 EJO is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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