Is the Renault Grand Scenic ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 24,530 MOT tests, around 37% of Renault Grand Scenics still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 51% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 12%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 73% diesel, 27% petrol. Diesel Grand Scenics are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Grand Scenic in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 37%
- Likely charged
- 51%
- Depends on the car
- 12%
- MOT tests analysed
- 24,530
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Grand Scenic ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Grand Scenics of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant61 tested | Likely compliant205 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant186 tested | Likely compliant723 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant504 tested | Likely compliant118 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant986 tested | Likely compliant126 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,297 tested | Likely compliant27 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,408 tested | Likely compliant35 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car888 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged523 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,432 tested | Likely compliant234 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,580 tested | Likely compliant846 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged4,321 tested | Likely compliant712 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,068 tested | Likely compliant456 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged550 tested | Likely compliant865 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged569 tested | Likely compliant929 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged331 tested | Likely compliant637 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged141 tested | Check Euro standard554 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged33 tested | Check Euro standard73 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Grand Scenic
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (73% of Grand Scenics tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (27% of Grand Scenics tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Grand Scenics from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (12% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Renault can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Grand Scenics fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Grand Scenic MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Grand Scenic for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Grand Scenics in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2020. 2010 was the most common year, with 5,033 tests (21% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Grand Scenics from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 59% of the time, at an average of 79,307 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 49% of the time with 104,172 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Grand Scenics likely to comply are from 2016. 1,297 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 69% of the time and averaged 64,719 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Grand Scenics likely to comply are from 2006. 637 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 48% of the time and averaged 106,079 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Grand Scenic's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (14.7% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (9.8%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (8.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 22.2% of tests.
Overall, 54% of Grand Scenics passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 91,411 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Renault models
About this data
Based on 24,530 first MOT tests of the Renault Grand Scenic carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 24,530 MOT tests say about the Renault Grand Scenic and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Grand Scenic ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 37% of Grand Scenics on the road are likely compliant and 51% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Grand Scenic years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Grand Scenics first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Grand Scenic ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Grand Scenics from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Grand Scenic is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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