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2007 Renault Laguna: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Renault Lagunas, from 603 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

603MOT tests in 2025
52%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
6,500typical miles a year
1.8×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Renault Lagunas than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Rigid brake pipes1.8× usual
    Renault Laguna
    19.9% All 2007 cars
    11.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 1.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Steering swivel joints7.1× usual
    Renault Laguna
    8.5% All 2007 cars
    1.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 0.2% of all 2007 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.

  • Ball joint2× usual
    Renault Laguna
    12.9% All 2007 cars
    6.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 3% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Anti-lock braking system4.5× usual
    Renault Laguna
    5% All 2007 cars
    1.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5%, against 1.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Steering rack inner joints2.1× usual
    Renault Laguna
    7% All 2007 cars
    3.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2007 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.

Better than most

Exhaust system: 3.5% here, against 9.1% of all 2007 cars.

By area

The share of 2007 Renault Laguna MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    56% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    48% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Brakes
    47% 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.

  • Tyres
    35% 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.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    13% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20111,282Suspension 50%
20101,422Suspension 50%
2009981Suspension 49%
20081,555Suspension 52%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Renault Lagunas registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score