2007 Renault Laguna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,519 MOT tests, the 2007 Renault Laguna recorded a 68.7% pass rate. Against large family cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2007 Laguna comes out 4.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (19.1%) and suspension (18.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, coil spring and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 851 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.6% versus 24.1%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 30.4% of the time against 31.6% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.1% | 1,627 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.9% | 1,608 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.9% | 1,015 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 513 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.0% | 511 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.1% | 436 |
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 | 851 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 711 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 592 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 570 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 538 |
| 6 | Joints | 413 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 36.3% | 3,090 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.8% | 2,966 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.0% | 2,557 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 22.9% | 1,952 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.4% | 1,228 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 819 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 54 | 24.1% |
| 30-60k | 470 | 26.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,689 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,508 | 32.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,144 | 33.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,639 | 32.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,375 | 31.6% |
| Petrol | 2,144 | 30.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,751 | 31.5% |
| 2022 | 2,129 | 30.8% |
| 2023 | 1,670 | 32.2% |
| 2024 | 1,170 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 799 | 30.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Laguna
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (18.9% 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.
- Brakes (11.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2007 Renault Lagunas pass their MOT?
68.7% of the 8,519 2007 Renault Laguna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Renault Laguna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.1% of tests, followed by suspension (18.9%).
Does the 2007 Laguna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.1% in the 0-30k band to 32.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,519 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.