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BL55 GXM

2005 Renault Laguna

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,518 mi
Last recorded59,518 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GXM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,518 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 59,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,619 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. BORDERLINE. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 55,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. BORDERLINE. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 50,062 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,890 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim welded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front rim has been welded

nearside wing mirror glass is damaged

offside rear axle bush is split

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,869 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

steering is heavy and rough and close to a failure

Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

steering is heavy and rough and close to a failure

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,255 miles

rear exhaust joint is blowing

tyre pressure sensor missing lamp on dash

nearside steering arm is worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 34,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside steering arm is worn

rear exhaust joint is blowing

tyre pressure sensor missing lamp on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,155 miles

tyre sensor warning lamp is on, near side track rod end is worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,399 miles

tyre pressure warming light on, both rear indicators faded, front brake pads are low

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

tyre pressure warming light on, both rear indicators faded, front brake pads are low

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,685 miles

headlamp washers are wot working, near side front tyre is bald on the edge, all tyres are excessively perished and near to a failure, rear axle mounting bushes are split and weak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 26,685 miles

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

headlamp washers are wot working, near side front tyre is bald on the edge, all tyres are excessively perished and near to a failure, rear axle mounting bushes are split and weak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,528 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,315 miles

rear exhaust joint blowing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 19,315 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,745 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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BL55 GXM is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BL55 GXM, 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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BL55 GXM is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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