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BG53 SMX

2004 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,499 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 119,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring broken n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 111,397 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 111,397 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 106,519 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,736 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,004 miles

play in steering rack

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

play in steering rack

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,660 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 3 Feb 2009 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 89,133 miles

strongly advise both rear axle bushes split out

Fail 2 Feb 2008 89,063 miles

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

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

strongly advise both rear axle bushes split out

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,753 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 SMX is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,355 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 SMX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG53 SMX is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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