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BJ55 EXL

2005 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,427 mi
Last recorded163,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EXL
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 163,427 miles

x2 t ends play c.v boot worn

Pass 27 Jun 2015 152,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 145,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre tread worn low

noise on steering on lock to lock

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2014 145,709 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

noise on steering on lock to lock

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2013 142,687 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 136,009 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,029 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and scored on inner faces

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,062 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 96,062 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,636 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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BJ55 EXL is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ55 EXL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ55 EXL is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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