2000 Renault Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
662 MOT tests on the 2000 Renault Scenic are in this dataset, and 68.9% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 29.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests against 12.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are washers, catalyst emissions and joints — washers alone was recorded 67 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Scenic fails 27.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 29.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.4% in 2021 to 27.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.7% | 117 |
| 2 | Visibility | 12.1% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.2% | 74 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.9% | 72 |
| 5 | Suspension | 10.0% | 66 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.7% | 44 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washers | 67 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 53 |
| 3 | Joints | 43 |
| 4 | Individual direction indicators | 41 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 32 |
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 | 40.5% | 268 |
| 2 | Suspension | 30.7% | 203 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.4% | 188 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 22.8% | 151 |
| 5 | Other defects | 20.5% | 136 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.9% | 112 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 79 | 27.9% |
| 60-90k | 191 | 29.3% |
| 90-120k | 203 | 32.5% |
| 120-150k | 88 | 36.4% |
| 150k+ | 91 | 29.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 613 | 31.5% |
| Diesel | 49 | 26.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 217 | 30.4% |
| 2022 | 168 | 33.9% |
| 2023 | 123 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 93 | 32.3% |
| 2025 | 61 | 27.9% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Scenic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (12.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (11.2% 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 2000 Renault Scenics pass their MOT?
68.9% of the 662 2000 Renault Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Renault Scenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests, followed by visibility (12.1%).
Does the 2000 Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.9% in the 30-60k band to 29.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 662 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.