Renault Grand Scenic (2005)
2005 Renault Grand Scenic
CarHunch analysed 18,687 real MOT records for the 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Renault Grand Scenic has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 68.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 35% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a family car. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically, both struggling around 68% pass rates, so fuel choice won't improve your odds.
These nine-year-old Grands Scenics are running at a modest 47,384 miles on average, suggesting reasonable usage, but they still rack up an average of 4.82 failures and nearly 20 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear issues across electrics, suspension, and emissions systems. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and insist on a pre-buy inspection that specifically covers brake components and electrical systems.
What to check before buying a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (70%) | 13,071 | 68.2% | 4.92 |
| Diesel (30%) | 5,603 | 67.7% | 4.61 |
| LPG (0%) | 12 | 71.9% | 4.33 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Renault Grand Scenic vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Renault Grand Scenic vehicles fall between 29,885 and 54,914 miles.
2005 Renault Grand Scenic — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,056 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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