2000 Renault Laguna: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Renault Laguna first registered in 2000: we looked at the 302 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 302 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2000 Renault Laguna?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2000 Renault Laguna than on all cars registered in 2000.
- Track rod ends3× usualRenault Laguna14.2% All 2000 cars4.7%
Failed outright at MOT: 6%, against 1.8% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Steering rack inner joints2.8× usualRenault Laguna10.6% All 2000 cars3.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Common 2000 Renault Laguna MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2000 Renault Laguna MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension49% 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.
- Brakes38% 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 electrics30% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres27% 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.
- Steering17% 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.
- Exhaust and emissions13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Renault Laguna
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 3× as often on the 2000 Renault Laguna as on other cars the same age.)
- Any recent work on the steering rack inner joints? (Flagged at MOT 2.8× as often on the 2000 Renault Laguna as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Laguna compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 775 | Suspension 43% |
| 2011 | 4,316 | Suspension 45% |
| 2010 | 5,018 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 3,558 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 5,891 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 2,713 | Suspension 55% |
| 2006 | 1,392 | Suspension 54% |
| 2005 | 1,132 | Suspension 53% |
| 2004 | 1,168 | Suspension 55% |
| 2003 | 831 | Suspension 55% |
| 2002 | 506 | Suspension 51% |
| 2001 | 177 | Suspension 50% |
| 1999 | 169 | Suspension 44% |
| 1998 | 104 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 1997 | – | Too few tests |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |
| 1994 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Laguna cars first registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score