2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

154 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.6%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.0%
  2. Lights & electrics20.8%
  3. Suspension17.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  5. Steering7.8%
  6. Body & chassis7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Tyres3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2002 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2002 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 154 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).