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AJ53 DXU

2003 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DXU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 157,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front wheel outer rim damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Oct 2017 147,235 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 147,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 106,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,914 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,039 miles

stone chip in zone b

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,075 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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AJ53 DXU is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AJ53 DXU, 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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AJ53 DXU is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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