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AV53 KBE

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KBE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front disc inner faces worn and corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front disc inner faces worn and corroded

wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2012 123,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2012 123,492 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cv boots have gone hard recommend replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2011 109,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

evidence of offside front tyre fouling inner arch

hazzard warning light switch developing a fault

offside front tyre damaged (inner sidewall)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 109,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

evidence of offside front tyre fouling inner arch

hazzard warning light switch developing a fault

offside front tyre damaged (inner sidewall)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 96,069 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre at limit

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,125 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,175 miles

hand brake lever high

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,983 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 37,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,664 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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AV53 KBE is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV53 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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