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EK02 FAJ

2002 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 FAJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,075 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,075 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 85,061 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,570 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

undertrays insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

undertrays insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,533 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 61,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,289 miles

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

all four tyres have slight deteriation

front number plate lose but not yet insecure

rear axel bushes deteriorated causing slight play

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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EK02 FAJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK02 FAJ, 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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EK02 FAJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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