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AR04 JHZ

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,373 mi
Last recorded119,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 JHZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 119,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 93,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,315 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 92,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all round (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,212 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all round (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,923 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN WALLS AND TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SPLITS IN TREAD NO CORDS SHOWING

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,783 miles

nsr hand brake cable worn through outter casing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 83,783 miles

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

nsr hand brake cable worn through outter casing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,264 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,060 miles

rear brake pads look low

Fail 4 Sep 2012 67,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,233 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,233 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,740 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2008 35,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside reverse light lens broken

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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AR04 JHZ 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 AR04 JHZ, 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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AR04 JHZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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