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BG53 VWU

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 142,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 142,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 127,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING INNER RACK ENDS

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,941 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 109,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,124 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 91,124 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,676 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 88,675 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake hose was rubbing road spring - (repositioned during test).

Rear axle beam mounting bush as offside is debonding due to diesel contamination.

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 VWU is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

BG53 VWU is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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