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AY53 MBV

2003 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MBV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 126,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,905 miles

Near side front Tyre has cut outer side wall

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

Offside Front Truck rod end has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,769 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 118,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,775 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,775 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,183 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,413 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,048 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,344 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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AY53 MBV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY53 MBV, 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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AY53 MBV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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