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BJ54 HRU

2004 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HRU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,107 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 134,106 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 132,530 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 132,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,322 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 129,319 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,878 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 121,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 111,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,635 miles

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake outer cable chafed

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,186 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 54,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,798 miles

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 HRU is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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