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DY55 HWU

2005 Renault Laguna

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,683 mi
Last recorded142,683 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Laguna77,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 142,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertray fitted so FULL inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 142,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertray fitted so FULL inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 123,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,508 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outter edge side wall damage

offside front tyre worn outter edge

Fail 16 Jan 2014 100,506 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn inner and outter edge side wall damage

offside front tyre worn outter edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,880 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 82,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,458 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,877 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,798 miles

Offside Front 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 (1.8)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 35,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,320 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,315 miles

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

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

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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DY55 HWU is a 2005 Renault Laguna in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DY55 HWU, 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 DY55 HWU registered?

DY55 HWU is a 2005 Renault Laguna, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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