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MX52 GKN

2002 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,999 mi
Last recorded170,999 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Laguna80,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 GKN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 170,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bolt missing from rear subframe

engine mifire

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f door piller damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2013 162,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 162,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 154,590 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 154,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 152,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine misfiring

Fail 10 Aug 2011 152,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine misfiring

Pass 13 Aug 2010 148,861 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside and offside rack ends slightly play

Fail 13 Aug 2010 148,859 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside and offside rack ends slightly play

Pass 1 Oct 2009 141,331 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 141,852 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no lock on handbrake

poss'worn engine mountings

Fail 15 Jul 2009 141,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

no lock on handbrake

poss'worn engine mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2008 136,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 124,330 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 124,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 107,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 95,919 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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MX52 GKN is a 2002 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MX52 GKN, 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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MX52 GKN is a 2002 Renault Laguna, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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