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BL54 MDF

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

160,503 mi
Last recorded160,503 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MDF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 160,503 miles

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

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 151,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion offside and near side jacking points

Fail 22 Dec 2022 151,194 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion offside and near side jacking points

Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,515 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 141,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,239 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 132,229 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 104/102 r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 122,897 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 122,897 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged bulb still flashing correct colour (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,112 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 108,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,738 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,738 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 99,732 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,933 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens brocken

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens brocken

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,903 miles

Advise crack in screen

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 83,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise crack in screen

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,301 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,496 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,274 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,450 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,508 miles

Offside 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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BL54 MDF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BL54 MDF, 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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BL54 MDF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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