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MJ52 GDE

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,719 mi
Last recorded259,719 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 GDE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 259,719 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 243,850 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 243,501 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 211,727 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 211,538 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 150,526 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 150,516 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 129,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 129,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 107,961 miles

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

drivers door mirror slight cracks serv on test

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,600 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 79,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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MJ52 GDE is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ52 GDE, 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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What year was MJ52 GDE registered?

MJ52 GDE is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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