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BJ53 AXU

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 AXU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 78,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2018 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2018 67,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,619 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on shoulders

Nearside Rear door lock slightly insecure (mounting screws loose)

Offside obligatory mirror damaged (function not impaired)

Rear offside and nearside axle mounting bushes worn

slight interaction noticed between offside and nearside rear position lamps and rear indicators

suspect slight play present in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,223 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushses worn

offside and nearside wiper blades split

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,382 miles

Nearside Front suspect slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,347 miles

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

Nearside Front suspect slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 51,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,794 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,794 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,066 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 25,686 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,009 miles

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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BJ53 AXU is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ53 AXU, 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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BJ53 AXU is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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