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AJ05 XLO

2005 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XLO
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,015 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,922 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side abs wire loose

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f h/lamp lenses are starting to deteriorate ( cloudy )

advise n/s/f ride hight or ule contol plastic arm detatched at one end

Fail 14 Oct 2013 86,022 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f h/lamp lenses are starting to deteriorate ( cloudy )

advise n/s/f ride hight or ule contol plastic arm detatched at one end

advise rear brake disc outter faces corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,256 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,548 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 41,336 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 41,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 XLO is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AJ05 XLO, 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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What year was AJ05 XLO registered?

AJ05 XLO is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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