2017 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,095 Renault Grand Scenic cars first used in 2017 had an MOT in 2025, at about 8 years old, and 63.9% passed first time. That is below the 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2017 Renault Grand Scenic cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2017 Renault Grand Scenic MOT failure items
2017 Renault Grand Scenic common failures
ItemValue
Stop lamp: not working9.1%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.9%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2017 Renault Grand Scenic advisories
2017 Renault Grand Scenic common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge23.0%
Brake pads: wearing thin15.2%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement10.8%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.5%
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively4.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2017 Renault Grand Scenic faults by area
2017 Renault Grand Scenic faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.0%
Suspension13.1%
Tyres9.5%
Brakes5.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.7%
Visibility4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2017 Renault Grand Scenic recorded mileage
2017 Renault Grand Scenic mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,09550,70065,100 miles82,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Renault Grand Scenic years

Renault Grand Scenic first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20171,09563.9%78.2%
20161,29762.5%74.9%
20151,36959.3%71.9%
20121,36250.2%63.5%
20113,10350.2%61.2%
20103,41148.2%59.3%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.