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AV53 ZGN

2004 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZGN
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,793 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

front top shock bearings stiff

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,394 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,702 miles

chips in screen

front discs corroded

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Aug 2022 132,354 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 130,691 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 24 Aug 2021 130,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle bushes splitting

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,826 miles

chips in screen

play in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,903 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 120,903 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,632 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 92,632 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,835 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 77,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 68,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,336 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,288 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 24,288 miles

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

noise from steering when nearside wheel shaken

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 ZGN is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,355 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 ZGN, 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 22 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV53 ZGN registered?

AV53 ZGN is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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