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AU55 VJZ

2005 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VJZ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,928 miles

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 114,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,688 miles

front windows wont open

headlamps are misty

Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,919 miles

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

o/s bottom balljoint gaiter is split

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,673 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear axle void bushes deteriorating but ok at test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,717 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,717 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,843 miles

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

both rear axle void bushes slightly deterioated

visible pattern only on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r inner disc has slight scores advise checking brake pads as unable to see with wheel on

rear wiper split

scale on rear discs and front disc inner faces

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 24 Jan 2014 47,885 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear wiper split

scale on rear discs and front disc inner faces

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scale on n/s/r disc

Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,341 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scale on n/s/r disc

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,545 miles

slight scale on n/s/r disc

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,580 miles

All 4 tyres worn to around 2mm & beggining to perish & crack.

Front & rera brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,747 miles

Engine bay covers fitted restricting view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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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AU55 VJZ is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU55 VJZ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 VJZ registered?

AU55 VJZ is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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