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BF53 AYB

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AYB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,012 miles

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2018 124,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,466 miles

movement off side steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,680 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear spring corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 113,680 miles

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

near side rear spring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,628 miles

ns track rod end play in ball joint cover damage

nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,628 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ns track rod end play in ball joint cover damage

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,840 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,596 miles

o/s steering rack joint slight play n/s/r tyre is on limit

Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,552 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

nsr tyre is on limit

os steering rack joint has play,

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads very low on limits

tested wet, centre stop light in opp, rear axle bushes poor, nsf coil spring changes shape at bottom, cant see if fractured cover fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet, centre stop light in opp, rear axle bushes poor, nsf coil spring changes shape at bottom, cant see if fractured cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,059 miles

both front lower arm bushes cracking and poor condition but no play

n/s/f cv boot poor condition

o/s/f steering arm has play within limit

o/s/r secondary side light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,848 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 81,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,142 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 67,142 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,238 miles

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

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

hi level brake light inoperative

Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

hi level brake light inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,626 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 52,626 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2006 32,390 miles

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

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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BF53 AYB is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF53 AYB, 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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BF53 AYB is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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