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DU12 BFM

2012 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,089 mi
Last recorded153,089 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Laguna94,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 143,221 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 143,361 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 136,033 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen not in zone A more than 10mm but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 69,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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DU12 BFM is a 2012 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 94,035 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 DU12 BFM, 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 14 years old, this Renault Laguna is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU12 BFM is a 2012 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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