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BF53 ZMX

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 118,282 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox Steady Bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 Flexi Hoses On Rear Axel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Together On Axel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Front And Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (pipe runs along rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear brake pipes (at rear brake flexi hoses ends) heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,903 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 111,903 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 108,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,994 miles

both rear axle bushes worn and split

corrosion to brake discs

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 102,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear axle bushes worn and split

corrosion to brake discs

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,898 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Drivers window inop

Front discs pitted on inner surface

Offside front drop link, upper gaiter worn allowing debris to get in

Rear discs starting to corrode

Rear reg deteriating

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Fail 27 Mar 2014 94,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Drivers window inop

Front discs pitted on inner surface

Offside front drop link, upper gaiter worn allowing debris to get in

Rear discs starting to corrode

Rear reg deteriating

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 31 Mar 2013 88,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2013 88,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,735 miles

clutch padel ruber worn

coil springs corroded

engine under tray fitted

nail in n s r tyre

o s f window inop

oil leaks

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 25 Mar 2012 82,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch padel ruber worn

coil springs corroded

engine under tray fitted

nail in n s r tyre

o s f window inop

oil leaks

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,736 miles

slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn.

slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,954 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 56,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate is slightly disfigured/Play in steering rack and is noisy in operation/ Rear coil springs arte corroded/ Cracking to suspension bushes/ Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly and are cracked

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs/ Lower engine cover fitted/ Alloy rims are damaged/ Front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 26 May 2007 42,409 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 ZMX is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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