2003 Renault Laguna · 1,224 MOT tests
2003 Renault Laguna reliability
2003 Renault Lagunas fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Laguna years (1,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Lagunas: 45.8%)
- 52.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Lagunas: 45.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 95,400
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,224
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.5% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Renault Laguna
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.1%
- Suspension23.8%
- Brakes17.7%
- Steering9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Tyres7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.7%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.8%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.23%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Hazard warning switch inoperative 4.98%
A dead hazard or indicator switch is a MOT fail and leaves you unable to warn other road users.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.17%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (20.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.2%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (14.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.89%)
Other years
Every Renault Laguna year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Renault Laguna reliable?
2003 Renault Lagunas fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Laguna years (1,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Renault Laguna MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.7% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.8% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Renault Laguna have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Renault Laguna shows 95,400 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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