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BJ53 WMZ

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 93,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ( 29% ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ( both main ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( both main ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( trailing arm support mountain bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( and gaiter split ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( trailing arm support mountain bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective ( both ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at flexes ,showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 89,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at flexes ,showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake noise

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,340 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,825 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 71,838 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,183 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 59,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,980 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 54,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,270 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,249 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,280 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,323 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 37,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,541 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,300 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 27,300 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,521 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,518 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 16,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WMZ is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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