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BD03 NHZ

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,201 mi
Last recorded139,201 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NHZ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 139,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Fail 1 Aug 2020 138,690 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside rear shocker damp

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 10 Aug 2019 127,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,051 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly affected by anther lamp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 120,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly affected by anther lamp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm/3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,989 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,490 miles

advise exhaust heatshield loose

advise offside front tyre pressure low

advise.front shock absorbers weak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 74,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

advise exhaust heatshield loose

advise offside front tyre pressure low

advise.front shock absorbers weak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,512 miles

OFFSIDE TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OFFSIDE TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,162 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,156 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,848 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,112 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,112 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,785 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 37,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BD03 NHZ is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD03 NHZ, 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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BD03 NHZ is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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