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BK53 LME

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,927 mi
Last recorded97,927 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LME
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 97,927 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,601 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,743 miles

Near side rear hand brake lever has short movement but working ok may have fault with caliper

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side inner steering arm has movement

near side rear axle bush unbonding

Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,692 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Near side rear hand brake lever has short movement but working ok may have fault with caliper

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side inner steering arm has movement

near side rear axle bush unbonding

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,130 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,062 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,296 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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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BK53 LME is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,017 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 BK53 LME, 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 23 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK53 LME registered?

BK53 LME is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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