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BK55 OAJ

2005 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OAJ
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 136,995 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,523 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 127,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both wiper blades split at both ends

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 119,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,958 miles

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)

slight bearing noise n/s rear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,117 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

discs slight corrosion on inner sides

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,117 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

discs slight corrosion on inner sides

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2009 46,418 miles

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,597 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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BK55 OAJ is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 77,096 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 BK55 OAJ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK55 OAJ registered?

BK55 OAJ is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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