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MJ52 VCT

2002 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,416 mi
Last recorded123,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VCT
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 123,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,363 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,173 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 116,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,063 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 111,063 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,805 miles

esp light coming on.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,659 miles

display on dash showing fault on tyre pressure monitoring system.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 95,848 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,195 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 61,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,045 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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MJ52 VCT is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCT, 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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MJ52 VCT is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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