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B12 EFC

2012 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,653 mi
Last recorded19,653 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Grand Scenic72,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 19,653 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 19,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2025 19,240 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2024 18,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,833 miles

brake discs corroded considerably

Fail 16 Feb 2023 18,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 2 (1.2.1 (f))

brake discs corroded considerably

Fail 12 Aug 2022 18,821 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

brake discs corroded considerably

widespread surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 18,776 miles

brake discs corroded

deteriorating headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 18,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,592 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 16 Aug 2019 18,592 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 18,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 17,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,965 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside rear body damage

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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B12 EFC is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 72,664 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 EFC registered?

B12 EFC is a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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