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BJ52 FDM

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,692 mi
Last recorded57,692 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FDM
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,692 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,349 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,201 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,927 miles

front brake discs worn, advise replacement next time pads are required

n/s/r tyre almost down to wear limits

Fail 6 Aug 2008 34,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn, advise replacement next time pads are required

n/s/r tyre almost down to wear limits

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,924 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,618 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 8 Jul 2005 1,617 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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BJ52 FDM is a 2002 Renault Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ52 FDM, 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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BJ52 FDM is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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