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BN54 XVM

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

186,543 mi
Last recorded186,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XVM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 186,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 15 Jul 2022 182,397 miles

Drivers seat padding worn away

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 182,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Drivers seat padding worn away

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 176,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 176,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 168,610 miles

Drivers seat badly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 168,610 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Drivers seat badly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 160,461 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 160,460 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 151,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 151,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 149,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 136,868 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 136,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,356 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 130,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 124,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 124,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,776 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2012 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,168 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,944 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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BN54 XVM is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BN54 XVM, 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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BN54 XVM is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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