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BL05 VMC

2005 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VMC
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 60,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear subframe/axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

check hand brake warning on multi function

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,212 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 57,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,476 miles

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,051 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 50,051 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,544 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Unevenly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 46,544 miles

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Unevenly

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,247 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,744 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,248 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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BL05 VMC is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BL05 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

BL05 VMC is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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