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AJ04 XBM

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,657 mi
Last recorded209,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XBM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 209,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes well worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

park brake efficiency close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Dec 2023 195,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 174,977 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,919 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,765 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,198 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 137,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,030 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 128,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 121,932 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,119 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,525 miles

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside front lower suspension arm ball-joint slight play

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 17 Jun 2011 92,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside front lower suspension arm ball-joint slight play

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 19 Jun 2010 77,562 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside front brake disc corroding

offside front brake disc badly corroded - STRONG ADVICE

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,560 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded - STRONG ADVICE

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Jun 2009 67,560 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded - STRONG ADVICE

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,939 miles

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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AJ04 XBM is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,155 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 AJ04 XBM, 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 22 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ04 XBM is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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