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BJ54 BLN

2004 Renault Laguna

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,876 mi
Last recorded175,876 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 175,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 172,714 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 172,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 171,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 165,250 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f tie rod end

Tyre pressure monitor showing a fault.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 165,247 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f tie rod end

Tyre pressure monitor showing a fault.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,605 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 154,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 143,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 143,378 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 133,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,466 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,717 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,861 miles

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

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 BLN is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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