2007 Renault Grand Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
11,194 MOT tests on the 2007 Renault Grand Scenic are in this dataset, and 66.9% of them passed. That is 4.2 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 28.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 24.1% of tests against 18.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, coil spring and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 2,338 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Grand Scenic fails 32.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 34.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 32.9% of the time against 33.4% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 24.1% | 2,700 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.2% | 2,042 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.4% | 1,279 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.0% | 1,005 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.2% | 915 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.7% | 755 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 2,338 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 1,069 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,063 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 709 |
| 5 | Joints | 697 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 590 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.9% | 4,351 |
| 2 | Other defects | 33.0% | 3,695 |
| 3 | Tyres | 32.6% | 3,649 |
| 4 | Suspension | 27.7% | 3,095 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 20.9% | 2,345 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.6% | 1,302 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 98 | 32.6% |
| 30-60k | 600 | 22.8% |
| 60-90k | 2,643 | 31.0% |
| 90-120k | 4,256 | 33.2% |
| 120-150k | 2,366 | 35.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,019 | 34.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,701 | 32.9% |
| Diesel | 4,492 | 33.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,861 | 33.6% |
| 2022 | 2,785 | 33.1% |
| 2023 | 2,079 | 32.7% |
| 2024 | 1,469 | 33.0% |
| 2025 | 1,000 | 32.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Grand Scenic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 24.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (24.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (18.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (11.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Renault Grand Scenics pass their MOT?
66.9% of the 11,194 2007 Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Renault Grand Scenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 24.1% of tests, followed by suspension (18.2%).
Does the 2007 Grand Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 32.6% in the 0-30k band to 34.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,194 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.