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MJ51 ZBF

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ZBF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty console (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,821 miles

Both Sides Rear Tyre Slightly Deteriorated

EML ON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,210 miles

brake pipe on axle showing corrison

front disc corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

slight service brake travel

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,146 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

slight service brake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,491 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,017 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

rear backbox hangers deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded and grooved

Fail 20 Oct 2011 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

rear backbox hangers deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded and grooved

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,801 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 37,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,146 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyre wearing close to 1.6 mm

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,704 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 8,011 miles

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

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

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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MJ51 ZBF is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ51 ZBF, 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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MJ51 ZBF is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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