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BF53 FEX

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,868 mi
Last recorded160,868 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FEX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 160,868 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 160,867 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 147,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2011 135,807 miles

brake fluid dirty

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

buckle to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Dec 2011 135,807 miles

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)

brake fluid dirty

buckle to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 23 May 2011 123,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,670 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 115,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 103,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 103,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 97,215 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 83,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 80,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,924 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 69,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake pads worn 75%

rear brake pads worn 75%

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 FEX is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEX, 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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What year was BF53 FEX registered?

BF53 FEX is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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