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BJ52 UST

2002 Renault Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,112 mi
Last recorded93,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Espace76,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 93,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,698 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,520 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,775 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,747 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,509 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 UST 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 61.5%.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2002 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 November 2002.

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