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AP54 DZU

2004 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

165,034 mi
Last recorded165,034 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DZU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 165,034 miles

both sides front inner steering rack end joints have play

both sides front play in drive shafts

exhaust heat shields are insecure

front to rear (X2) & nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre tread close to wear limit (2.2mm)

rear tailgate does not open (glass section does open)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 164,949 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking under engine cover (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported A B S sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front inner steering rack end joints have play

both sides front play in drive shafts

exhaust heat shields are insecure

front to rear (X2) & nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre tread close to wear limit (2.2mm)

rear tailgate does not open (glass section does open)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 158,396 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension 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 covers

inner rack ends have play

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 158,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers

inner rack ends have play

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 147,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 147,462 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 130,724 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 4 Dec 2012 119,394 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside wing mirror cracked but not obscuring driver view to the rear

Fail 4 Dec 2012 119,394 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside wing mirror cracked but not obscuring driver view to the rear

Pass 10 Dec 2011 107,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,692 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 96,992 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,379 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 84,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 70,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,482 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 51,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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AP54 DZU is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AP54 DZU, 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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AP54 DZU is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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