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BG53 HWL

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,436 mi
Last recorded151,436 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HWL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 151,436 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear discs pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2009 122,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 122,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 77,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

both rear axle bushes starting to spilt

play in steering rack

rattle from exhaust system

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 HWL is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

BG53 HWL is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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