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BJ54 HWG

2004 Renault Laguna

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,070 mi
Last recorded125,070 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HWG
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 125,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 125,068 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,849 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 119,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,864 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 113,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,529 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,436 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,436 miles

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 28 Nov 2012 95,300 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 81,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 73,084 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,423 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 64,356 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,744 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 HWG is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HWG, 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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What year was BJ54 HWG registered?

BJ54 HWG is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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