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AE52 BEO

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,833 mi
Last recorded174,833 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BEO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 174,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all f&r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened f&r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all f&r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 174,833 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all f&r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened f&r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all f&r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 173,361 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osr light unit broken/cracked not showing white light

Fail 26 Mar 2024 168,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rea near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 168,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rod missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn significantly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating + 30 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn significantly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn poor sound

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule moderate corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule moderate corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule moderate corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 163,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both between axle and body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 163,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both between axle and body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both from axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 155,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both from axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 150,503 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 150,503 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 128,051 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 157,124 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 157,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,416 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all discs have wear rust and lipped on inner face

Fail 21 Nov 2011 109,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all discs have wear rust and lipped on inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2010 104,291 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,981 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in track control arms

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,981 miles

slight play in track control arms

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,313 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2007 79,634 miles

no spare wheel fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,123 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,123 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AE52 BEO is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 AE52 BEO, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE52 BEO is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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