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AK53 MKV

2003 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,728 mi
Last recorded117,728 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MKV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,107 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,767 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls (no canvass visible).

Both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread.

Slight play in both front steering rack-ends.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,246 miles

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Front registration plate cracking

Slight interaction to offside rear position lamp

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,246 miles

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Front registration plate cracking

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Slight interaction to offside rear position lamp

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,810 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,821 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S poor beam image

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,512 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,512 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,997 miles

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

nearside mirror glass is cracked.

offside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge & has a nail in it

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass is cracked.

offside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge & has a nail in it

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,487 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 28,487 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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AK53 MKV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK53 MKV, 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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AK53 MKV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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