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BK53 LXJ

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,539 mi
Last recorded133,539 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 133,539 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,088 miles

duel action boot lid only opens rear screen section

evidence of both front wheels fouling on inner wheel rim not present during test

numerous marks on windscreen none to excess

off side front lower ball joint heat shield appears to rubbing on discs

oily residue around engine bay

suspect front pipe to cat has a slight blow

Fail 22 Jan 2013 128,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

duel action boot lid only opens rear screen section

evidence of both front wheels fouling on inner wheel rim not present during test

front brake discs corroded and worn

numerous marks on windscreen none to excess

off side front drop link has slight play

off side front inner track rod appears to have slight play

off side front lower ball joint heat shield appears to rubbing on discs

oily residue around engine bay

suspect front pipe to cat has a slight blow

Pass 23 Feb 2012 116,979 miles

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn & corroding - advise to be replaced

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 116,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn & corroding - advise to be replaced

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,755 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2011 108,483 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,144 miles

handbrake travel high

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,299 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2009 83,299 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,463 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,841 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,134 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 54,133 miles

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

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 LXJ is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXJ, 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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BK53 LXJ is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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