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BJ54 XBH

2004 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

143,319 mi
Last recorded143,319 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XBH
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 143,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside front top suspension mounting/ bearing noisy/ rough

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 27 Sep 2022 143,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside front top suspension mounting/ bearing noisy/ rough

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front top coil spring cups are corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front top coil spring cups are corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside front door check strap broken

offside rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at far rear end, next to hose jct (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle pipe, flexi hose to O/S/R caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at far rear end, next to hose jct (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,141 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at far rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device on rear axle disconnected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle pipe at clip supports (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at far rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device on rear axle disconnected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle pipe at clip supports (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2017 109,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

rear exhaust rubber mountings split

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 92,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,211 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,197 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,903 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,898 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting wear on outer sdges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,897 miles

offside track rod end protective boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,579 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,780 miles

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END

REAR AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 30 Jun 2008 49,780 miles

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

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END

REAR AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

3 child seat fitted †offside rear arch damaged †near side rear tyre 3mm †nearside front bump strip taped on †rear axle bushes spilt

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 XBH is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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