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ML52 MGZ

2002 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,994 mi
Last recorded196,994 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 MGZ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 196,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Auxilary belt worn

Exhaust back box rubbers worn

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 196,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine wet with oil/diesel

fuel tank and pipes wet but no leaks

o/s/r brake hose damaged but ok

Pass 27 Apr 2013 170,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 151,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 147,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 4 Feb 2012 147,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight fuel leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,100 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,009 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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ML52 MGZ is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ML52 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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