2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

869 MOT tests in 2024. 47.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.3%
Failed or needed repairs52.7%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 869 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.1%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.6%
  2. Brakes31.2%
  3. Suspension27.3%
  4. Body & chassis11.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  6. Tyres9.7%
  7. Steering9.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)22.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened22.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%

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 2005 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 47.3% of 2005 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 869 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).