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BJ53 YLG

2003 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,300 mi
Last recorded117,300 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YLG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,790 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 116,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,338 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 112,338 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,886 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 106,886 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010
Fail 13 Oct 2010

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) 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 16 Oct 2009 84,826 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 84,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,505 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,866 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,866 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

This vehicle has been tested aspresented as some testable items are concealed by manufactures protective covers

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 YLG is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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