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BF18 VJA

2018 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 VJA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 97,356 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside and offside arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,033 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 81,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s + N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + Smooth outer + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s + N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s + N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 65,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s + N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + Smooth outer + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s + N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s + N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,644 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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BF18 VJA is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 BF18 VJA, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF18 VJA is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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