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BL53 WHW

2004 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,967 mi
Last recorded154,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Laguna76,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WHW
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 154,967 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 154,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 134,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 134,772 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,150 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,969 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,518 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,516 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s rear beamaxle front bush peeling

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,268 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,271 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

outer edges worn on both front tyres

Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,271 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

outer edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,345 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,173 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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BL53 WHW is a 2004 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL53 WHW, 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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BL53 WHW is a 2004 Renault Laguna, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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