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AP53 KUO

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,202 mi
Last recorded201,202 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KUO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 201,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 201,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 193,471 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front exhaust loose at clamp

Pass 20 Feb 2019 184,671 miles

Central Rear high level not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of the disc face is corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 184,667 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear high level not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of the disc face is corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 176,801 miles

engine leaking oil

slight play in o/s inner tie rod.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 176,801 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake has been over-heating.

engine leaking oil

slight play in o/s inner tie rod.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 167,371 miles

engine leaking oil.

slight play in both inner tie rod joints.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 167,371 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven pulls to left (3.7.B.2)

engine leaking oil.

slight play in both inner tie rod joints.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 156,860 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 156,860 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 144,959 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking oil

Fail 26 Feb 2015 144,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking oil

Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,686 miles

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

gearbox & engine leaking oil.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 134,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

gearbox & engine leaking oil.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 124,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 124,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag lamp on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,515 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,496 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,164 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,912 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,880 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,245 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 68,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,272 miles

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

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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AP53 KUO is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP53 KUO, 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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AP53 KUO is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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