2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

477 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 477 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative2.9%
  9. Washers: not working2.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    19 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Brakes22.6%
  3. Suspension15.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.2%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Tyres9.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Steering6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2003 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 477 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).