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RENAULT LAGUNA (2004)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 733 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests (2024)

733

Avg Mileage

101,379 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,597

Is the 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the RENAULT brand average of 80%.

At 20 years old, 67% of RENAULT LAGUNAs from 2004 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 733 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 101,379 miles.

How does the 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA compare?

Rank among all 2004 cars405th out of 491(top 82%)
Rank among all RENAULT models574th out of 636(top 90%)
vs national average-15% (82% avg)
vs 2004 cars average-5% (72% avg)
vs RENAULT average-13% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA has 101,379 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 148,000 miles for a 20-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a RENAULT LAGUNA?

The most reliable year is the 1999 model with a 81% MOT pass rate, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 66%. The 2004 sits between the two at 67%.

How much does a 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 2946cc)
£1,592
🏛️Road Tax
£250
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,597
Per month£216/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

RENAULT LAGUNA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201274%512127,283 mi
201174%2,824121,700 mi
201071%3,357126,378 mi
200973%2,332122,795 mi
200872%3,679125,529 mi
200769%1,734121,131 mi
200669%914105,379 mi
200569%678103,544 mi
200467%733101,379 mi
200366%543100,007 mi
200271%331101,960 mi
200179%8988,563 mi
200073%191100,555 mi
199981%328103,095 mi
199867%11495,734 mi
199774%73100,561 mi
199681%52104,369 mi

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About the 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA

The 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA is a large car with a 2946cc petrol engine. 733 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 82% of 2004 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 101,379 miles at 20 years old, RENAULT LAGUNA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2004 RENAULT LAGUNA Fuel Costs

The 2946cc petrol engine is on the larger side, so fuel won't be this car's strong point. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,597 (£216/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £250 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 67% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

RENAULT LAGUNA Reliability Trend

Older RENAULT LAGUNAs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 3 percentage points across model years.

Buying a Used 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA

At 20 years old, the RENAULT LAGUNA is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 81%.

Alternatives to the 2004 RENAULT LAGUNA

If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: