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BL53 BZR

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BZR
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,272 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,847 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 116,847 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,593 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,593 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 106,993 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 101,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,522 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 66,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

puncture in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly corroded probably due to standing

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 BZR is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BL53 BZR, 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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BL53 BZR is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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