2000 Renault Laguna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 952 MOT tests, the 2000 Renault Laguna recorded a 72.9% pass rate. Large family cars of a similar age fail at 27.9%, so the 2000 Laguna sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (14.4%) and lighting & signalling (14.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, component mounting prescribed areas and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 107 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Laguna fails 21.6% of the time in the 30-60k band and 22.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 34.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.2% in 2021 to 22.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.4% | 137 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 136 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 88 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.8% | 74 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.0% | 67 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.6% | 53 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 107 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 73 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 72 |
| 4 | Wipers | 62 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 48 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 47 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 34.7% | 330 |
| 2 | Brakes | 34.0% | 324 |
| 3 | Other defects | 25.3% | 241 |
| 4 | Tyres | 24.6% | 234 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.5% | 186 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 15.2% | 145 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 134 | 21.6% |
| 60-90k | 269 | 26.8% |
| 90-120k | 214 | 32.2% |
| 120-150k | 205 | 28.8% |
| 150k+ | 85 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 881 | 27.2% |
| Diesel | 71 | 25.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 332 | 29.2% |
| 2022 | 238 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 158 | 24.1% |
| 2024 | 127 | 25.2% |
| 2025 | 97 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Laguna
On a 2000 Laguna, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (14.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Renault Lagunas pass their MOT?
72.9% of the 952 2000 Renault Laguna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Renault Laguna?
Suspension, recorded in 14.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.3%).
Does the 2000 Laguna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.6% in the 30-60k band to 22.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 952 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.