2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

339 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 339 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.8%
  2. Lights & electrics28.9%
  3. Brakes22.7%
  4. Tyres10.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Steering8.0%
  7. Body & chassis6.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2005 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 52.2% of 2005 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 339 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).