Renault Laguna (2005)
2005 Renault Laguna
CarHunch analysed 12,178 real MOT records for the 2005 Renault Laguna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Renault Laguna has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for a vehicle now nearly 20 years old. More troubling is that 39.6% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—nearly double the typical rate—making this a genuine buyer concern, particularly around brake and suspension integrity on older examples.
These Lagunas are running at a median of 87,163 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're averaging 4.42 failures and 17 advisories per test, indicating persistent wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system, steering components, and any evidence of corrosion, since the MOT data suggests these are where this generation tends to fail.
What to check before buying a 2005 Renault Laguna
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (61%) | 7,466 | 67.5% | 4.29 |
| Petrol (39%) | 4,706 | 68.4% | 4.64 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 65.1% | 4.33 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 69.7% | 3.5 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 68.8% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Renault Laguna vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Renault Laguna vehicles fall between 69,401 and 108,170 miles.
2005 Renault Laguna — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 506 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Renault Laguna
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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75.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.4%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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39.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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38%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
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36.1%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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