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ML52 MGJ

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,668 mi
Last recorded189,668 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 MGJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 189,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

engine cutting out

Pass 20 Dec 2016 189,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 189,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 189,054 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 189,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 188,494 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 185,352 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

wear discs

Pass 31 Dec 2012 169,157 miles

slight wear discs

Pass 17 Jan 2012 150,706 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

wear discs

Fail 10 Jan 2012 150,697 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

wear discs

Pass 13 Jan 2011 132,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,728 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 57,728 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 106,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,844 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 87,219 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front both steering arm slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2006 70,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front both steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,502 miles

both rear suspension bushes spliting

brake pedal creep with servo not to floor

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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ML52 MGJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML52 MGJ, 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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ML52 MGJ is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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