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BT53 KCX

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,394 mi
Last recorded109,394 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,394 miles

n/s and o/s rack ends has play

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s and o/s rack ends has play

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,612 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,865 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs starting to pit on inside edge

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs starting to pit on inside edge

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,502 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 81,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,649 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 60,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 38,599 miles

Nearside 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 KCX 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 KCX, 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 KCX is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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