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BT55 MLU

2005 Renault Laguna

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MLU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,039 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,715 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 106,715 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,407 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 101,407 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

imbalance on front brakes 25%, front brake pads wearing low

small splits in nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,203 miles

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit. 225/45R17 91W. Goodyear Efficient Gr/P on front, Budget/value tyres on rear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit. 225/45R17 91W. Goodyear Efficient Gr/P on front, Budget/value tyres on rear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 77,301 miles

movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,160 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 54,160 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit on outre edge.

Pass 14 May 2009 46,614 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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BT55 MLU is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT55 MLU, 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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What year was BT55 MLU registered?

BT55 MLU is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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