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SM52 ABK

2002 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

110,507 mi
Last recorded110,507 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ABK
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 110,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,481 miles

slight play / movement o/s/f suspension

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,481 miles

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

slight play / movement o/s/f suspension

Pass 1 May 2012 98,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2012 98,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 98,090 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 92,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,535 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking between treads

slight play steering rack ends

Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,739 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres cracking between treads

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,238 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,079 miles

offside rear door will not open from inside or outside

Fail 10 Jul 2008 73,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside rear door will not open from inside or outside

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 52,167 miles

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

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

both front inner axial steering ball joints slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,463 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 42,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack

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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SM52 ABK is a 2002 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SM52 ABK, 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 SM52 ABK registered?

SM52 ABK is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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The MOT history for SM52 ABK shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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