2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

601 MOT tests in 2024. 48.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.4%
Failed or needed repairs51.6%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 601 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    57 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: lens seriously defective4.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics55.6%
  2. Brakes25.8%
  3. Suspension23.6%
  4. Body & chassis12.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)24.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2004 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 48.4% of 2004 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 601 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).