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BG53 HTY

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HTY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,931 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 97,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,569 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Both front discs getting corroded

Nearside rear disc surface deteriorated

Offside anti roll bar link lower dust cover split

Slight play in the steering rack side rods

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 91,548 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet stay missing

Both front discs getting corroded

Nearside rear disc surface deteriorated

Offside anti roll bar link lower dust cover split

Slight play in the steering rack side rods

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,090 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 101,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 101,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 100,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,073 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 HTY is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 HTY, 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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BG53 HTY is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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