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AJ05 SYO

2005 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SYO
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,592 miles

ABS warning lamp illuminated briefly during test but then was off

Bonnet primary release mechanism sticking

Emissions (CO & Lambda) readings fluctuating quite heavily

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil deposits noted on engine under trays (Undertrays obscuring some components from inspection)

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

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

Rear Exhaust section mountings deteriorated

Registration plate lamps illuminated when lightly tapped

Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,761 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Noted power steering leak from engine bay-not serious enough too fail.

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust clamps rotted and broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on covers and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 88,737 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear beam slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,950 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across the axle to the nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs corroded and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamps lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,458 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 80,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,862 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (lower coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,628 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,644 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

tyre perssure light on dashboard

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,463 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,301 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low tread & worn sides.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 40,246 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 35,372 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,667 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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AJ05 SYO is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 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 AJ05 SYO, 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 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 SYO is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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