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BD53 FYX

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

151,570 mi
Last recorded151,570 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FYX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount bearing (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 144,991 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 144,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 136,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 136,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,078 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 128,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,890 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,890 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 113,287 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 113,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 106,830 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 106,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,905 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 99,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,408 miles

Approx 3-4mm left on all brake pads

Both front fog lamp lens' damaged

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 7 May 2009 86,603 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2009 86,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Center stop light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 73,007 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,961 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear axle mounting bushes worn

both wipers split

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 FYX is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BD53 FYX, 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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BD53 FYX is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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