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BJ52 YMZ

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,412 mi
Last recorded121,412 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YMZ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 121,412 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 17 Oct 2013 101,958 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,551 miles

air bag light is on

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside headlamp washer not wotking

rear axle bushes starting to part

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light is on

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside headlamp washer not wotking

rear axle bushes starting to part

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,832 miles

air bag light is on

nearside and offside rear axle bushes starting to part

nearside front outer cv joint noisy

rear brake discs pitted

slight freeplay in offside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,946 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall and perishing on outter sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,946 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall and perishing on outter sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,408 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 64,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,301 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 47,302 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,691 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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BJ52 YMZ is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ52 YMZ, 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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BJ52 YMZ is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 23 February 2003.

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