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LY02 DCU

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,016 mi
Last recorded115,016 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 DCU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 115,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,423 miles

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

wear in both rear subframe mounting front mounting bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

wear in both rear subframe mounting front mounting bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,335 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 97,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 91,503 miles

N/S front anti roll bar drop ball joint gators split

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

O/S front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubbers split

O/S rear brake disc pitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,503 miles

N/S front anti roll bar drop ball joint gators split

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

O/S front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubbers split

O/S rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,981 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 84,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 66,002 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,320 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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LY02 DCU is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 LY02 DCU, 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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LY02 DCU is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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