2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Renault Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

378 MOT tests in 2024. 52.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time52.4%
Failed or needed repairs47.6%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 378 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.8%
  5. Washers: not working4.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative3.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.9%
  2. Brakes27.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)20.4%
  4. Suspension12.7%
  5. Body & chassis12.2%
  6. Tyres10.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  8. Steering4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened26.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.8%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2002 Renault Scenic?

In 2024, 52.4% of 2002 Renault Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 378 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Renault Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).