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BU04 ZZZ

2013 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,123 mi
Last recorded148,123 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Trafic94,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZZZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 148,123 miles

additional side lamp not working o/s

Fail 17 Mar 2026 148,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

additional side lamp not working o/s

Pass 12 Mar 2025 145,465 miles

Mobile phone holder in swept area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Mar 2025 145,465 miles

Mobile phone holder in swept area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 137,258 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessively blowing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 132,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,380 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 129,380 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 124,940 miles

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

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,504 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

crack in the windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2020 115,504 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

crack in the windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,151 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour is green (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour is green (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a stone chip

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

both front wheels have been changed to spare steel wheels

Fail 21 Jan 2019 112,105 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing underside of shock spring cup and also rubber chassis on on full lock when turned in both directions (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing underside of shock spring cup and also rubber chassis on on full lock when turned in both directions (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour is green (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour is green (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a stone chip

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective is splitting on the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,766 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread patterns slightly distorted (255/45zr18wxl

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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BU04 ZZZ is a 2013 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 94,948 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 BU04 ZZZ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU04 ZZZ registered?

BU04 ZZZ is a 2013 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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