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AF04 VMU

2004 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,306 mi
Last recorded145,306 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VMU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 145,306 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Fail 26 Feb 2018 144,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 131,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,204 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked ref child seat fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 123,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked ref child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 115,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,204 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit 205/55/16

both rear axle bushes split

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,204 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit 205/55/16

both rear axle bushes split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamp self levelling unit(mounted on the n/s/f lower suspension arm)disconnected and damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2013 102,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs heavily corroded

headlamp self levelling unit(mounted on the n/s/f lower suspension arm)disconnected and damaged

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,391 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET @ 17%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE VERY CORRODED AND SCORED

Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,388 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE VERY CORRODED AND SCORED

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,241 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,241 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,174 miles

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

cut to nearside rear sidewall but not reaching cords

slight play nearside steering rack end

Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,174 miles

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

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

cut to nearside rear sidewall but not reaching cords

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,633 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,680 miles

slight play in n/s track control rod

Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight play in n/s track control rod

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,425 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

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
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AF04 VMU is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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