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FJ52 AVG

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,649 mi
Last recorded146,649 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 AVG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 146,649 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, n/s/f CV gaitor slightly worn, o/s/f linkage dust cover worn, n/s/f steering arm has a slight play, o/s/f inner CV gaitor slightly worn, n/s/r outer sill has slight damage, both rear springs corroded

both rear discs worn pitted or scored, both rear indicators slightly discoloured, front wipers slightly worn, o/s/f side mirror slightly cracked but not effecting the drivers view

Fail 2 Aug 2014 146,649 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, n/s/f CV gaitor slightly worn, o/s/f linkage dust cover worn, n/s/f steering arm has a slight play, o/s/f inner CV gaitor slightly worn, n/s/r outer sill has slight damage, both rear springs corroded

both rear discs worn pitted or scored, both rear indicators slightly discoloured, front wipers slightly worn, o/s/f side mirror slightly cracked but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 26 Jul 2013 137,571 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.Offside front antiroll bar linkage slight play.Both front discs slightly worn.Nearside rear brake discs slightly scorned.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 129,772 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake binding

play in steering tierods

tyre warning light on

Fail 2 May 2012 129,772 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake binding

play in steering tierods

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,503 miles

front brake discs pitted

play in steering tierods

rear axle bushes starting to unbond

Fail 24 Feb 2011 123,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs pitted

play in steering tierods

rear axle bushes starting to unbond

Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,555 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 117,486 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 96,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,454 miles

both front discs blued on inner faces

rear subframe offside mounting bush starting to seperate from bonding

Fail 2 Feb 2008 65,458 miles

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

both front discs blued on inner faces

rear subframe offside mounting bush starting to seperate from bonding

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 49,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,910 miles

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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FJ52 AVG is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FJ52 AVG, 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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FJ52 AVG is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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