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BT53 WFB

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WFB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,213 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 18 Oct 2019 124,422 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

Fail 18 Oct 2019 124,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 110,298 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,439 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 101,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight roughness in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2014 100,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,935 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 6 Apr 2013 94,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2012 119,905 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 119,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chuffing noise from air filter

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 29 Jul 2010 107,364 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chuffing noise from air filter

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 23 May 2009 90,271 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,672 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 53,672 miles

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

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

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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BT53 WFB is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT53 WFB, 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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BT53 WFB is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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