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BT53 DUV

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,491 mi
Last recorded144,491 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DUV
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 144,491 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 144,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 130,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 130,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 120,712 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 120,587 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 117,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,815 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 110,815 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc`s rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2008 104,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 104,499 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,220 miles

hand brake reserve travel close to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2007 94,214 miles

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

N/S mirror cracked

hand brake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,351 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 82,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BT53 DUV is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BT53 DUV, 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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BT53 DUV is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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