Renault Scenic MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.1% pass rate
from 2,775 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Scenic is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Headlamps (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Headlamp (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.036% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.036% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.072% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.072% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Suspension arms (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.2% fail on Springs (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Coil springs (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Coil spring (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.036% fail on Spring saddle
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Axles
      • 0.036% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (46 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Lever (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.036% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.036% fail on Window
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Joints (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.43% fail on Seats (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.072% fail on Panel
      • 0.036% fail on Body condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.072% fail on Tank
      • 0.072% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.072% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Chassis condition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.036% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 9.4% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
        • 0.036% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.97% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.072% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.47% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.79% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.68% fail on Engine oil leaks (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.14% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment
      • 0.036% fail on Requirements
    • 0.036% fail on Airbags
      • 0.036% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.036% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.036% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.036% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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