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BG53 VUB

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,871 mi
Last recorded118,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,871 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear tyre rubbed on outer sidewall

Rear body accident damaged no sharp projections

Rear large axle mounting bushes partially unbonded

Slight judder on front brake application

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 118,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear body accident damaged no sharp projections

Nearside rear tyre rubbed on outer sidewall

Rear large axle mounting bushes partially unbonded

Slight judder on front brake application

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 118,871 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear body accident damaged no sharp projections

Nearside rear tyre rubbed on outer sidewall

Rear large axle mounting bushes partially unbonded

Slight judder on front brake application

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall damaged no corrdes exposed

Fail 14 Jul 2015 116,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,281 miles

Fluid leak stains under engine undercover tray

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 114,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Drivers door checkstrap broken away from pillar

Fluid leak stains under engine undercover tray

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,207 miles

Fluid leak stains under engine shield tray

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle large mounting bushes slight unbonding

Rear engine stabiliser mounting slight wear in bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2013 110,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fluid leak stains under engine shield tray

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle large mounting bushes slight unbonding

Rear engine stabiliser mounting slight wear in bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2012 105,710 miles

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

Offside front mcpherson strut top bearing stiff operation

Oil leak stains on engine undertray

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 105,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front mcpherson strut top bearing stiff operation

Oil leak stains on engine undertray

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 101,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 101,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades split on ends

Nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,785 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 95,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,129 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,583 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,160 miles

handbrake comes up high

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,624 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 53,602 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VUB is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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