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BK53 PRV

2003 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,813 mi
Last recorded121,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PRV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

offside rear lamp has a slight earth fault.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat.

offside rear lamp has a slight earth fault.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake has little reserve travel

o/s/f brake performance very high

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,545 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,104 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 77,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,417 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 42,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 PRV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Black 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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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