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BK53 PHJ

2003 Renault Laguna

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 128,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Centre Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 125,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 125,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,787 miles

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

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 115,787 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f flexi brake hose insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,221 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 107,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,675 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 99,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,148 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,940 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 PHJ is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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