2013 Renault Grand Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
3,590 MOT tests on the 2013 Renault Grand Scenic are in this dataset, and 72.1% of them passed. That is 7.1 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 20.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.7% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, stop lamp and track rod end — coil spring alone was recorded 371 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.9% in the 0-30k band and 35.6% in the 150k+ band, a 18.7-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 32.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.7% | 598 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.6% | 489 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.2% | 223 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.5% | 197 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.9% | 174 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 146 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 371 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 299 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 190 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 129 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 124 |
| 6 | Joints | 114 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 32.9% | 1,182 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.0% | 1,077 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.4% | 732 |
| 4 | Other defects | 14.1% | 507 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 448 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 135 |
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 | 65 | 16.9% |
| 30-60k | 553 | 21.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,340 | 27.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,011 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 441 | 31.8% |
| 150k+ | 177 | 35.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,423 | 28.0% |
| Petrol | 167 | 27.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 714 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 740 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 760 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 718 | 30.4% |
| 2025 | 658 | 30.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Grand Scenic
On a 2013 Grand Scenic, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.6% 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 (6.2% 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 2013 Renault Grand Scenics pass their MOT?
72.1% of the 3,590 2013 Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Renault Grand Scenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.7% of tests, followed by suspension (13.6%).
Does the 2013 Grand Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.9% in the 0-30k band to 35.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,590 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.