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AV53 EFD

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,975 mi
Last recorded149,975 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EFD
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,975 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 132,638 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,435 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 130,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,048 miles

Offside Front shock top mounting corroded, not considered dangerous at present

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock top mounting corroded, not considered dangerous at present

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 114,675 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 107,045 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,045 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,644 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,368 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 97,305 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,639 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,639 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,282 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,261 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,532 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,849 miles

the o/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,908 miles

hand brake high

Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,256 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
Full Renault Laguna reliability report

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AV53 EFD is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 EFD, 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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AV53 EFD is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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