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DF51 BFU

2002 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BFU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,306 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2012 115,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

bonnet corners damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,729 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 89,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 76,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,387 miles

parking brake hardly got any reserve !

steering rack arm on nearside front has relative movement at its fixing point !

Fail 9 Oct 2007 51,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small cut on n/s front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,159 miles

small cut on n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,170 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 39,170 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Upper brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF51 BFU is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 80,999 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 DF51 BFU, 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 24 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF51 BFU is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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