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AF04 VLA

2004 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on limit also perishing and cracked advise to replace (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 111,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre not found (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on limit also perishing and cracked advise to replace (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,413 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (3.5.1i)

child seat in back of car not fixed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (3.5.1i)

child seat in back of car not fixed

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 24% n/s effort lower (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,385 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened bearing rusted out (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s inop (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 24% n/s effort lower (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,148 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,585 miles

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

near/front steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,568 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

near/front steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,224 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 80,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,119 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,943 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
Full Renault Laguna reliability report

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AF04 VLA is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,355 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 Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 VLA is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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