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MJ02 BWM

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,335 mi
Last recorded124,335 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 BWM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,335 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 120,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 111,340 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

tyre pressure sensor light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 101,420 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,844 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,844 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,008 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,223 miles

handbrack near end of travel

o/s lower suspension arm dolt securing device cracked

warning light on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,223 miles

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

handbrake near end of travel

o/s lower suspension arm bolt securing device cracked

warning light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2008 75,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heatshield insecure

n/s/r axle bush split

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

o/s/r axle bush split

Pass 9 May 2007 67,084 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 66,951 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 66,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 54,983 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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MJ02 BWM is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ02 BWM, 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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MJ02 BWM is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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