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A21 ESY

2011 Renault Trafic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,591 mi
Last recorded189,591 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Trafic102,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ESY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 189,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 189,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 179,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 165,412 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 150,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 150,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,238 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 142,238 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 129,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,115 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,946 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2015 91,317 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,084 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape around tread pattern.

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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A21 ESY is a 2011 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 102,258 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 ESY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 ESY registered?

A21 ESY is a 2011 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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