2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

363 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 363 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.5%
  2. Suspension27.5%
  3. Brakes24.2%
  4. Steering8.3%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2004 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 363 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).