2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

267 MOT tests in 2024. 50.2% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.2%
Failed or needed repairs49.8%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 267 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  3. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative4.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.7%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.0%
  2. Suspension29.2%
  3. Brakes28.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks16.5%
  5. Steering11.2%
  6. Tyres9.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  8. Body & chassis6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened27.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.6%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%

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: 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 2003 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 50.2% of 2003 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 267 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; hazard warning - switch: inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).