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BN03 YJM

2003 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,633 mi
Last recorded167,633 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 YJM
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 167,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 167,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 154,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2013 154,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2012 143,839 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,481 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,053 miles

play in both o/s & n/s front inner steering ball joints

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 119,041 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

play in both o/s & n/s front inner steering ball joints

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,766 miles

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

servicable amount of play in offside track rod end

Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 96,125 miles

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

sligth play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,234 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BN03 YJM is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN03 YJM, 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 BN03 YJM registered?

BN03 YJM is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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