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AD53 MJY

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MJY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,190 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,940 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 94,940 miles

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,693 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f brake performance showing distortion

removed sat/nav holder from windscreen

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f brake performance showing distortion

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread

removed sat/nav holder from windscreen

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,935 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Handbrake travel close to no reserve travel

Heavy lip on inner faces of front brake discs

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Remove sat nav mount from windscreen

Small deep cuts in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,935 miles

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

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

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Handbrake travel close to no reserve travel

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Heavy lip on inner faces of front brake discs

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Remove sat nav mount from windscreen

Small deep cuts in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 53,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,808 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,519 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,503 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,840 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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AD53 MJY is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,017 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 AD53 MJY, 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 23 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 MJY is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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