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BL53 BXV

2003 Renault Laguna

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,578 mi
Last recorded110,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BXV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,578 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different types of shockers fitted to front suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2013 110,578 miles

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different types of shockers fitted to front suspension

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in the steering system

slight fluctuation on the front and rear brake readings

surface rust on the brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,348 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads and discs worn

play in the steering system

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,406 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,406 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper is not working

Small split in nearside front wiper blade

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,713 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)

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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BL53 BXV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL53 BXV, 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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What year was BL53 BXV registered?

BL53 BXV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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