2011 Renault Laguna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,532 MOT tests, the 2011 Renault Laguna recorded a 73.2% pass rate. That is 4.0 percentage points worse than large family cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.8%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.0%) and lighting & signalling (14.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, position lamp and joints — coil spring alone was recorded 1,287 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Laguna fails 23.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 27.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 34.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.0% | 1,583 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 1,537 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.5% | 1,001 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.3% | 555 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 551 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 327 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 1,287 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 842 |
| 3 | Joints | 578 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 351 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 326 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 317 |
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 | 34.6% | 3,645 |
| 2 | Suspension | 28.9% | 3,044 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.0% | 2,953 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 1,596 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.6% | 1,007 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 652 |
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 | 89 | 23.6% |
| 30-60k | 604 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 2,224 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,967 | 27.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,622 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,990 | 27.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 10,390 | 26.9% |
| Petrol | 134 | 20.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,473 | 26.3% |
| 2022 | 2,310 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 2,133 | 26.6% |
| 2024 | 1,912 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 1,704 | 28.5% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Laguna
On a 2011 Laguna, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.0% 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 (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.5% 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 2011 Renault Lagunas pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 10,532 2011 Renault Laguna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Renault Laguna?
Suspension, recorded in 15.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.6%).
Does the 2011 Laguna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.6% in the 0-30k band to 27.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,532 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.