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BJ52 YLF

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

314,010 mi
Last recorded314,010 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YLF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 314,010 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 314,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on brake pipe coming from load sensing valve to nearside flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 299,980 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 293,142 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 293,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 286,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 278,859 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 278,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 270,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2019 260,873 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 260,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 250,445 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 250,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 237,729 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 224,790 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 224,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 218,640 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 213,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 205,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 192,395 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 183,711 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 183,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 174,812 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 174,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 167,925 miles

slight play in rack and pinion

Pass 19 Jan 2008 142,044 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 142,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 117,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,725 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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BJ52 YLF is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ52 YLF, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ52 YLF is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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