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VA51 EZU

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,657 mi
Last recorded146,657 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EZU
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 146,657 miles

Both front inner steering tie rods have slight play at a joint

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside/offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 146,657 miles

Both front inner steering tie rods have slight play at a joint

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside/offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,035 miles

Front tyres balding on inner edges

Front wipers starting to split

Slight play in inner steering tie rods

Slight play in o/s and n/s lower suspension ball joints

Fail 8 Dec 2015 146,035 miles

Front tyres balding on inner edges

Front wipers starting to split

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

Slight play in inner steering tie rods

Slight play in o/s and n/s lower suspension ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 140,223 miles

front tires wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r and middle seat missing

rear tail gate does not open but glass does

Fail 16 Dec 2014 140,223 miles

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

front tires wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r and middle seat missing

rear tail gate does not open but glass does

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 132,264 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 124,206 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 116,815 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 116,815 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,155 miles

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

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

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

front & rear discs pitted with rust

Fail 23 Nov 2010 109,155 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear discs pitted with rust

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 94,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,982 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 67,263 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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VA51 EZU is a 2002 Renault 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 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 VA51 EZU, 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 VA51 EZU registered?

VA51 EZU is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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