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BG53 HTV

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HTV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,512 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 90,512 miles

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

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

head light aim high

Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cuts in sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inoprative

slight cuts in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,249 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise wheel alignment check

offside rear axle bush split and slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,641 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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BG53 HTV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG53 HTV, 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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What year was BG53 HTV registered?

BG53 HTV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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