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VK02 UWY

2002 Renault Espace

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,775 mi
Last recorded106,775 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 UWY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 106,775 miles

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

Front cross member /radiator support panel rusted through

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front cross member /radiator support panel rusted through

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,457 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Oil leak from rear of engine

Slight play in nearside steering rack end joint

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Oil leak from rear of engine

Slight play in nearside steering rack end joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,105 miles

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)

Offside wiper blade small split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Offside wiper blade small split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,939 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,828 miles

Air filter housing insecure

Brake fluid cap level sensor disconnected

Centre row rear seats centre seat belt missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front radiator support cross member corroded through

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air filter housing insecure

Brake fluid cap level sensor disconnected

Centre row rear seats centre seat belt missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front radiator support cross member corroded through

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,944 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavely cracking outer wall

Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,944 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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)

o/s/r tyre heavely cracking outer wall

o/s/f drive shaft inner joint gaitor missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,543 miles

missing clutch pedal rubber

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing on outer walls

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm on outer edge

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,543 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

missing clutch pedal rubber

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing on outer walls

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm on outer edge

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,278 miles

Front tyres on 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear tyre tread close to legal limit.

n/s tyres perished on side walls.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front tyres on 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear tyre tread close to legal limit.

n/s tyres perished on side walls.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,190 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 69,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,032 miles

both front brake discs worn

osf tyre worn

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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VK02 UWY is a 2002 Renault Espace in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK02 UWY, 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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VK02 UWY is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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