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BG53 HXK

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,965 mi
Last recorded124,965 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HXK
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,965 miles

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

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)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L.light on

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

condition of nearside front spring

condition of rear brake pads and discs

condition of windscreen

slight bind on offside rear brake

wear in rear subframe rubber bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,727 miles

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

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

cond of n/s/f spring

heat shields loose

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2014 116,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

cond of n/s/f spring

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,016 miles

EML on

Fail 15 Apr 2013 106,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

EML on

cond of n/s/f coil spring fitting

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,193 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

heavy rust on both rear brake disc outer faces and slight judder

nearside front headlight adjuster on suspension faulty

slight play in offside stearing rack

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Apr 2012 97,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

cracking to both rear tyres

heavy rust on both rear brake disc outer faces and slight judder

nearside front headlight adjuster on suspension faulty

slight play in offside stearing rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,709 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,803 miles

slight play n/s rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,575 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condition of wiper blades

cracking to both front tyres

travel on handbrake

wear and play in both rear axle rubber mount bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condition of wiper blades

cracking to both front tyres

travel on handbrake

wear and play in both rear axle rubber mount bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,580 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 HXK is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol 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 HXK, 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 HXK is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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