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DG05 UPB

2005 Renault Laguna

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,978 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,975 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,991 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,454 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,622 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 45,620 miles

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

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

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

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

offside track rod end has so much play that once replaced the wheel should be rechecked for play in other components

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,085 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,508 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 21,508 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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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DG05 UPB is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG05 UPB, 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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DG05 UPB is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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