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BD53 FZT

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 141,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 141,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,955 miles

front brake pads approx 2mm

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake advisories,rbt front brake imbalance 16%

Fail 6 Nov 2012 127,368 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,367 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 118,367 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 110,127 miles

front noumber plate cracked figues not distorted

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Nov 2010 110,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front noumber plate cracked figues not distorted

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,175 miles

high level brake lamp not working

inbalance on front brakes just within pass limit

rear axle bushes starting to seperate

Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,172 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hi level brake light in -op

rear axle bushes split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,700 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2008 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,221 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

signs of old fuel leak on tank.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,220 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

signs of old fuel leak on tank.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light cracked

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 FZT is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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