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BG03 SHV

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,443 mi
Last recorded130,443 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SHV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 130,443 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers juddering slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 108,569 miles

drivers window not working

exhaust shield at rear loose

front brake pads wearing low

movement in steering

near side sill damaged

oil leak

rear discs worn and lipped

rear pads on limit

slight exhaust leak at front

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Feb 2010 108,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

drivers window not working

exhaust shield at rear loose

front brake pads wearing low

movement in steering

near side sill damaged

oil leak

rear discs worn and lipped

rear pads on limit

slight exhaust leak at front

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,733 miles

handbrake travel

rear brake pads worn low

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,733 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

rear brake pads worn low

undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,391 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 68,388 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Body and paint work damage observed

Diesel smoke emissions not carried out

O/S front fog light lense cracked

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BG03 SHV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG03 SHV, 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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BG03 SHV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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