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EF55 LCU

2006 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Laguna80,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LCU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material evidence of pipes rusting on underside of car onto flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (steering feels notchy when operated) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (steering feels notchy when operated) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material clipped on axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,869 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor link rod broken (N/S lower arm) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no defined image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No defined image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material evidence of pipes rusting on underside of car onto flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (steering feels notchy when operated) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator working (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (steering feels notchy when operated) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material clipped on axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 93,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,141 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 92,141 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,476 miles

n/s/f wing slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 89,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,704 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 87,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 86,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 78,975 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,843 miles

snow tyre fitted on n/s/f

Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

snow tyre fitted on n/s/f

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,510 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 58,290 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,012 miles

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

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

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

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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EF55 LCU is a 2006 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 80,608 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 EF55 LCU, 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 20 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF55 LCU is a 2006 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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