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BF53 FKV

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FKV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,993 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear brakes have slight bind

rear pads low

Fail 12 Jul 2017 96,837 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f gator clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

n/s/f mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear brakes have slight bind

rear pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 883,559 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 883,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,176 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod insecure (1.7.2)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

SCREEN DAMAGE @ 10MM IN SWEPT AREA

SCREEN DAMAGE @ 40MM IN REMAINDER OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,196 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE @ 10MM IN SWEPT AREA

SCREEN DAMAGE @ 40MM IN REMAINDER OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,711 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,263 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,263 miles

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLITTING

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,251 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT †REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO 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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BF53 FKV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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