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BJ05 EXG

2005 Renault Laguna

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EXG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,577 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 98,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,857 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel steel rim

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel steel rim

Front brake imbalance

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,020 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroding

rear axle mounting bushes split

Fail 17 Feb 2016 92,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroding

rear axle mounting bushes split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,095 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,095 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,706 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 81,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,580 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,491 miles

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

n/s wiper slightly split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper slightly split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,371 miles

n/s frount tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to n/s road wheel

slight play in n/s botom ball joint

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

discs corroding

n/s frount tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to n/s road wheel

slight play in n/s botom ball joint

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 56,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BJ05 EXG is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BJ05 EXG, 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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BJ05 EXG is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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