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SC02 FFD

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,396 mi
Last recorded94,396 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FFD
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion under car

Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion under car

Pass 6 May 2014 83,727 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion under car

Fail 2 May 2014 83,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion under car

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,933 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,523 miles

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

front and rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,184 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,347 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,202 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 25 May 2007 40,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 40,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 34,946 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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SC02 FFD is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SC02 FFD, 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 SC02 FFD registered?

SC02 FFD is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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