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BT53 WHC

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,820 mi
Last recorded153,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 153,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 153,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 145,234 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 6 Nov 2022 136,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,862 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 128,862 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,079 miles

Front jacking points corroding

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 124,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,923 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,913 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,094 miles

hand brake cables in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2015 90,084 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,427 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 84,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,222 miles

slight play rack front & rear pads appear low hazard switch sticky

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,412 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,708 miles

very slght play both track-rods

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,730 miles

both wipers split

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,952 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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BT53 WHC is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BT53 WHC, 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 WHC is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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