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BL54 ABV

2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,424 mi
Last recorded164,424 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100117,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ABV
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 164,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis, Subframe and Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2025 164,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust hanger no longer attached

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis, Subframe and Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 160,889 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 160,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 154,897 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake lamp not illuminating

Fail 7 Feb 2023 154,897 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake lamp not illuminating

Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in multiple places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror secured with tape

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 139,901 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror secured with tape

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chassis out rigger corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside and below wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 131,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chassis out rigger corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked outside and below wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in offside lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 124,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in offside lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn and corroded on the outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded and holed

Offside Rear brake disc worn and corroded on the outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,949 miles

High level stop light not working

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering rack sweaty

Undershield fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,949 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering rack sweaty

Undershield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,795 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery covered

under shield fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 4 Feb 2016 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery covered

under shield fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has various small cuts

Fail 11 Mar 2015 94,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have various small cuts

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front silencer internals loose/rattling

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter sweaty

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,535 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,535 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,959 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 287,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BL54 ABV is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,625 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 LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL54 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL54 ABV is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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