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BG51 FWJ

2001 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,450 mi
Last recorded188,450 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Laguna73,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FWJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 188,450 miles

1x o/s/r subframe bracket bolt broken.

damage to front panel.

o/s+n/s dip beam becoming dim.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 188,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

1x o/s/r subframe bracket bolt broken.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

damage to front panel.

n/s/f side light bulb deteriorating.

o/s+n/s dip beam becoming dim.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 180,185 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 173,873 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 173,873 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 166,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 166,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 157,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 141,879 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 141,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 114,888 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 114,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 90,764 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BG51 FWJ is a 2001 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,564 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 BG51 FWJ, 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 25 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG51 FWJ is a 2001 Renault Laguna, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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