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BD53 FXV

2004 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FXV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s front tyre is worn down to 2mm

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

excessive traval in hand brake

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s front tyre is worn down to 2mm

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,673 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,777 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 76,654 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,287 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,613 miles

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

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 FXV is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Black 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 FXV, 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 BD53 FXV registered?

BD53 FXV is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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