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BT54 DOU

2005 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,322 mi
Last recorded150,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 DOU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 150,322 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 144,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

slight exhaust leak/noise from front section

Fail 26 Jun 2013 144,784 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

slight exhaust leak/noise from front section

Pass 12 Jun 2012 139,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 139,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 May 2011 133,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread condition 4mm uneven wear on edges

offside tyre sensor fault

report only rear wiper blade perished/split also rear washer inoperative

Pass 5 May 2011 133,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread condition 4mm uneven wear on edges

offside tyre sensor fault

report only rear wiper blade perished/split also rear washer inoperative

Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2010 128,409 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front blades split but clearing screen

Pass 5 May 2009 125,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,391 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 98,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BT54 DOU is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT54 DOU, 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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BT54 DOU is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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