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BD53 FXL

2004 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FXL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,571 miles

STRONG ADVISE 'sensor fault' indicating on dashboard

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyrepressure very low (8psi) adjusted

STRONG ADVISE rear axle bushes in poor condition

a/c condensor core sagging

airbox resinates on start up and at idle

ancillary drive belt perished

both rear tyres perishing

engine stained and damp in places with engine oil

exhaust centre section heatshield loose around 1 fixing

exhaust system hanging rubbers perished

fluid staining around power steering reservoir

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

low handbrake reserve travel

nearside rear coilspring corroded

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight earth fault evident on rear lamps

slight imbalance from rear service brake

Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE 'sensor fault' indicating on dashboard

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyrepressure very low (8psi) adjusted

STRONG ADVISE rear axle bushes in poor condition

a/c condensor core sagging

airbox resinates on start up and at idle

ancillary drive belt perished

both rear tyres perishing

engine stained and damp in places with engine oil

exhaust centre section heatshield loose around 1 fixing

exhaust system hanging rubbers perished

fluid staining around power steering reservoir

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

low handbrake reserve travel

nearside rear coilspring corroded

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight earth fault evident on rear lamps

slight imbalance from rear service brake

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,880 miles

n/s rear brake hose taped

n/s rear bumper slightly damadged

n/s rear door dented

o/s rear coil spring corroded

slight play in n/s track rod

slight resenation from centre pipe

slight resenation from top engine cover and other plastic covers under bonnet

strong advise - n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge (minimum limit 1.6mm)

top engine cover fitted

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,862 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s headlamp washer not working

n/s rear brake hose outer casing badly chaffed (braded hose with rubber caseing)

n/s rear bumper slightly damadged

n/s rear door dented

o/s rear coil spring corroded

secureing clips for front outer c.v boots insecure and loose around outer c.v joint

slight bind from both rear brakes

slight play in n/s track rod

slight resenation from centre pipe

slight resenation from top engine cover and other plastic covers under bonnet

strong advise - n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge (minimum limit 1.6mm)

top engine cover fitted

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,805 miles

NSR brake hose fouling coil spring and has rubbed away outer plastic covering

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,796 miles

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

NSR brake hose fouling coil spring and has rubbed away outer plastic covering

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,565 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2010 93,565 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,641 miles

engine undertray fitted

nail in offside rear tyre - sensor fault showing on display

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,288 miles

engine undertray fitted

handbrake reserve low

sensor fault on offside rear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2008 82,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine undertray fitted

handbrake reserve low

offside front tyre on 1.6mm (strong advise)

sensor fault on offside rear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,950 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 68,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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BD53 FXL is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BD53 FXL, 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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BD53 FXL is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 11 January 2004.

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