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BL04 VFS

2004 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VFS
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,884 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management MIL is ON

Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,943 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management MIL is ON

Pass 2 Oct 2013 117,260 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 111,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,346 miles

centre and nearside rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

centre stop lamp not working

offside wiper has a temperary repair

Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,324 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre and nearside rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

centre stop lamp not working

offside wiper has a temperary repair

Pass 11 Sep 2010 97,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner steering rack arm slight play

o/s/r wheel rim out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,624 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner steering rack arm slight play

o/s/r wheel rim out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 78,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,869 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,056 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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BL04 VFS is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,355 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 BL04 VFS, 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 22 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL04 VFS is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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