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AU53 UHG

2003 Renault Laguna

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,829 mi
Last recorded95,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UHG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,957 miles

rear bushes slightly deteraited

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,716 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,837 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP GETTING THIN

Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,835 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS BULKHEAD IN ENGINE BAY (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP GETTING THIN

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 74,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,211 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,199 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,191 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

slight damage to offside front roadwheel

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,835 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2011 61,824 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,757 miles

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,744 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,684 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,978 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,295 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,295 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AU53 UHG is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AU53 UHG, 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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AU53 UHG is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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