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AX16 FZF

2016 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,961 mi
Last recorded155,961 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 FZF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 155,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 146,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 146,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 141,431 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 2x side indicator lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 141,431 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 2x side indicator lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre wall ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,301 miles

Coolant leak Tank empty ()

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 131,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak Tank empty ()

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (just acceptable) (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2020 93,845 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (just acceptable) (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,394 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AX16 FZF is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2016 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,148 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 AX16 FZF, 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 10 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AX16 FZF registered?

AX16 FZF is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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