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BG53 JRV

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,870 mi
Last recorded174,870 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 174,870 miles

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

O/S lower ball joint dust cover perishing

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner part of tread/has nick on inner side wall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front anti roll bar drop links upper boots deteriorated

both front suspension top mounts corroded/deteriorated

both rear axle bushes lifting from there bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear exhaust box rubber hangers deteriorated/splitting

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven in tread

parking brake efficiency 17%

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear exhaust heat shield lose hitting on body/exhaust

under tray damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2016 170,119 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear park brake effort low at 70kg

Offside Front wishbone front bush has slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

headlight images poor

heavy engine oil leak

small hole in exhaust front pipe

steering rack end joints have slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2016 170,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FEEDS TO REAR FLEXI HOSES ON N/S/R OF VEHICLE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE MOUNTING BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. WRONG TYRE AND RIM SIZE (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE MOUNTING BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear park brake effort low at 70kg

Offside Front wishbone front bush has slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

headlight images poor

heavy engine oil leak

small hole in exhaust front pipe

steering rack end joints have slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2015 166,190 miles

Both Rear sub frame bushes are worn will need replacing soon

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front pads low

N/S/F drum stick has play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 166,109 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Both Rear sub frame bushes are worn will need replacing soon

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front pads low

N/S/F drum stick has play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 159,241 miles

2x n/s/r flexy hose at axle ferruls corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads 3-4mm aprox

hazzard warning light switch sticky operation

n/s front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear axle

n/s/f lower suspension arm front and rear bushes worn ADVISE replacement

o/s and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint boots small clips missing advise replacement

o/s lower ball joint boot perishing

o/s/f lower suspension arm front and rear bushes worn ADVISE replacement

Fail 21 Oct 2014 159,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2x n/s/r flexy hose at axle ferruls corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads 3-4mm aprox

hazzard warning light switch sticky operation

n/s front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear axle

n/s/f lower suspension arm front and rear bushes worn ADVISE replacement

o/s and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint boots small clips missing advise replacement

o/s lower ball joint boot perishing

o/s/f lower suspension arm front and rear bushes worn ADVISE replacement

rear brake pads 2-3mm aprox

Pass 11 Oct 2013 155,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 140,086 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 140,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,015 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 125,000 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,854 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 105,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,456 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 74,456 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,394 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside steering rack

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 JRV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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