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BL05 BYD

2005 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 149,890 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm both tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2015 149,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (1.8)

both front tyres are on 2mm both tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing in centre of tread

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 114,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,930 miles

wear nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre seatbelt catch faulty

objects in windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre seatbelt catch faulty

objects in windscreen

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,361 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2011 71,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2010 63,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension bushes in poor condition - recommend replacement

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

stone chip in wind screen

Fail 18 Jun 2010 60,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension bushes in poor condition - recommend replacement

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,580 miles

rear suspension bushes starting to separate

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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BL05 BYD is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL05 BYD, 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 BL05 BYD registered?

BL05 BYD is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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