2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Renault Laguna MOT pass rate and common faults

876 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 876 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    39 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.5%
  2. Suspension35.5%
  3. Brakes28.5%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Steering8.6%
  6. Tyres8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.8%

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 2007 Renault Laguna?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2007 Renault Laguna cars passed their MOT first time, across 876 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Laguna?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Renault Laguna reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).