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YF52 DCE

2002 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Grand Espace83,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 DCE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 131,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 131,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 111,146 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2009 111,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,061 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rearmost and centre seats missing at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2007 81,284 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside 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 Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2006 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear discs worn

slight play in steering system

Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,420 miles

rear discs worn

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,838 miles

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

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

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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YF52 DCE is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF52 DCE, 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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What year was YF52 DCE registered?

YF52 DCE is a 2002 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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