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MW02 VGX

2002 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VGX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,024 miles

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

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

serious oil leak from engine area

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

serious oil leak from engine area

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,932 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,897 miles

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

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

front discs corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,765 miles

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010 71,755 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,588 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise evident poss turbo/exhauste noise noise evident within steering system poss rack under sheild fitted

o/s/r tyre v/close to limit

poss part worn tyres fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,570 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise evident poss turbo/exhauste noise noise evident within steering system poss rack under sheild fitted

o/s/r tyre v/close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,476 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s front steering rack

unable to open tailgate from outside

Fail 4 Sep 2008 54,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight play in o/s front steering rack

unable to open tailgate from outside

Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,778 miles

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

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

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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MW02 VGX is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MW02 VGX, 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 MW02 VGX registered?

MW02 VGX is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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