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BG55 ELO

2005 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

126,611 mi
Last recorded126,611 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ELO
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,897 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,889 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,715 miles

Centre brake light not working

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted & insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2016 113,675 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre brake light not working

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted & insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,854 miles

All four tyres fitted to vehicle are perishing/splitting in side walls and tread area.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 109,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged/cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

All four tyres fitted to vehicle are perishing/splitting in side walls and tread area.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,720 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,720 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,465 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,566 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,063 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,063 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 May 2010 80,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 80,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 138,155 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,958 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 92,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BG55 ELO is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 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 BG55 ELO, 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 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 ELO is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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