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BD53 JMX

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,500 mi
Last recorded143,500 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JMX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,500 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 143,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 133,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 121,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,247 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 108,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

b oth front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,264 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 96,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,835 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 75,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,252 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 59,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,196 miles

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

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 JMX is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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