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BJ54 BCF

2004 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,449 mi
Last recorded65,449 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BCF
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door check strap not connected

Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door check strap not connected

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shocker dust cover detatched

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shocker dust cover detatched

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,295 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,152 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,037 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,033 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,140 miles

Both headlamp aims borderline low.

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

Handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s headlamp aim borderline low.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,083 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

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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BJ54 BCF is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,355 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 BJ54 BCF, 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 22 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ54 BCF is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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