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BJ53 YLY

2003 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,980 mi
Last recorded133,980 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YLY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 133,980 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position boot lock inoperative (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 132,095 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2020 132,089 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside steering rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,255 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,990 miles

both front steering inner knuckle joints starting to wear

child seats at rear

rear axle beam front bushes starting to perish crack

Fail 28 Jan 2017 122,907 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front steering inner knuckle joints starting to wear

child seats at rear

rear axle beam front bushes starting to perish crack

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,930 miles

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

front of side inner steering knuckle joint slight movement

rear child seats at rear

Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,871 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

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

front of side inner steering knuckle joint slight movement

rear child seats at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f steering knuckle has slight play

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 112,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,187 miles

both front steering knuckles have slight play

front discs worn on inner faces

rear discs worn on outer faces

Fail 24 Nov 2012 110,158 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front steering knuckles have slight play

front discs worn on inner faces

rear discs worn on outer faces

Pass 19 Nov 2011 103,211 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 95,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 13 Jan 2009 77,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,221 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 52,221 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ53 YLY is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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