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BG02 ZPY

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,385 mi
Last recorded176,385 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ZPY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 176,385 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges close to cords.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 176,381 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges close to cords.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 145,835 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 146,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 139,458 miles

INNER REAR PADS LOW

PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING TO MAXIMUM TOLERANCE

Fail 7 Jan 2011 139,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

INNER REAR PADS LOW

PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING TO MAXIMUM TOLERANCE

Pass 2 Dec 2009 130,715 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE RACK HAS SOME PLAY AND IS ON LEGAL LIMIT OF EXSEPTANCE

Fail 1 Dec 2009 130,715 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE RACK HAS SOME PLAY AND IS ON LEGAL LIMIT OF EXSEPTANCE

Pass 2 Dec 2008 121,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 121,659 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,682 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2007 112,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2006 103,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BG02 ZPY is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BG02 ZPY, 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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BG02 ZPY is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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