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BJ53 GJO

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GJO
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 144,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe towards centre has corrosion in two places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Only slight (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 137,611 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe towards centre has corrosion in two places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Only slight (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Slightly (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 123,161 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 2 Mar 2016 123,129 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2 child seats fitted to rear

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,309 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,629 miles

slight hand brake travel

Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,629 miles

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 68,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 2 Mar 2006 62,236 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 62,236 miles

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

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

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 GJO is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ53 GJO, 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 GJO is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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