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BJ55 UPY

2005 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,151 mi
Last recorded123,151 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UPY
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel out of shape

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

steering lock not working \ car Immobilised via a chipped key

Fail 13 Oct 2017 122,108 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel out of shape

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

steering lock not working \ car Immobilised via a chipped key

Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,581 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 121,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 119,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 119,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 113,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wheel or tyre out of shape

os headlight flickers on start up

steering lock does not allways engage vehicle is imobilised via card key

Fail 29 May 2014 113,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wheel or tyre out of shape

os headlight flickers on start up

steering lock does not allways engage vehicle is imobilised via card key

Pass 29 May 2013 105,626 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 105,626 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,285 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 852,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 60,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,647 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 UPY is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BJ55 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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