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2005 Renault Laguna: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2005 Renault Lagunas, from 262 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 262 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

262MOT tests in 2025
58%pass first time (all 2005 cars: 58%)
5,000typical miles a year
4.3×the usual rate for steering rack inner joints

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2005 Renault Lagunas than on all cars registered in 2005.

  • Steering rack inner joints4.3× usual
    Renault Laguna
    16.8% All 2005 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2005 Renault Laguna MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    51% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    45% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    44% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    32% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Steering
    21% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    16% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012231Suspension 44%
20111,282Suspension 50%
20101,422Suspension 50%
2009981Suspension 49%
20081,555Suspension 52%
2007603Suspension 56%
2006318Suspension 49%
2004269Suspension 57%
2003203Suspension 57%
2002127Suspension 54%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2005 Renault Lagunas registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score