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BK53 MDE

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,113 mi
Last recorded138,113 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MDE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,113 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on edge's

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 138,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on edge's

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,436 miles

slight play in both front inner tie rod's

Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose spring clip (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both front inner tie rod's

Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,846 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 121,775 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 12,775 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 117,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front & rear headlamp levelling operating levers broken off

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front & rear headlamp levelling operating levers broken off

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,812 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 109,812 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,140 miles

O/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking /splitting

Fail 19 Oct 2010 102,132 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking /splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,955 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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BK53 MDE is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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