2014 Renault Grand Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,905 MOT tests, the 2014 Renault Grand Scenic recorded a 74.1% pass rate. That is 6.8 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 19.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests against 10.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, coil spring and track rod end — stop lamp alone was recorded 500 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.0% in the 0-30k band and 31.9% in the 150k+ band, a 12.9-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 23.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 942 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.9% | 644 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.8% | 340 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.6% | 332 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 286 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.1% | 243 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 500 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 446 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 277 |
| 4 | Wipers | 226 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 214 |
| 6 | Joints | 213 |
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 | 31.0% | 1,828 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.0% | 1,651 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.1% | 1,012 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.4% | 735 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 689 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 246 |
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 | 158 | 19.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,288 | 21.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,319 | 25.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,402 | 28.6% |
| 120-150k | 512 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 226 | 31.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,808 | 26.0% |
| Petrol | 97 | 19.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,164 | 23.4% |
| 2022 | 1,158 | 23.6% |
| 2023 | 1,187 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 1,250 | 28.2% |
| 2025 | 1,146 | 28.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Grand Scenic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.9% 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.
- Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2014 Renault Grand Scenics pass their MOT?
74.1% of the 5,905 2014 Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Renault Grand Scenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by suspension (10.9%).
Does the 2014 Grand Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.0% in the 0-30k band to 31.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,905 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.