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BF53 NDU

2003 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,565 mi
Last recorded169,565 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NDU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 169,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 156,021 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 156,021 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,240 miles

nearside & offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

note: engine bottom & back area oily.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

note: engine bottom & back area oily.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted on edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 133,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 133,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,953 miles

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

Hand brake lever slightly high

Offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,094 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,574 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,182 miles

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 NDU is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDU, 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 NDU is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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