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AF54 LKJ

2004 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

57,324 mi
Last recorded57,324 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,035 miles

Both outer cv joints sound worn

Brake pedal slightly spongy/slow to react

The rear axle bushes are quite badly worn and should be replace soon

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,929 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear on very limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 48,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear on very limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 46,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,435 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 40,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,630 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,572 miles

covers over testable items

Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,572 miles

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

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

covers over testable items

poss air in brake system pedal long

Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,077 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,799 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,774 miles

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

front number plate cracked

plastic covers over testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

splits in both wiper blades

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,248 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,607 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 12,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,428 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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AF54 LKJ is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,355 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 AF54 LKJ, 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 22 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF54 LKJ registered?

AF54 LKJ is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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