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BV54 OTR

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,415 mi
Last recorded179,415 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 OTR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 179,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 179,403 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 165,443 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front jacking points have surface corrosion

centre brake light inop

Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 157,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 151,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 147,048 miles

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm worn lower on edges of the tread

Pass 12 Aug 2019 141,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,420 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,905 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight misting of oil around rack boots (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 113,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,896 miles

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm of tread

Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,473 miles

play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to nearside front tyre tread

advise front brake discs worn and pitted

advise play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,915 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to nearside front tyre tread

advise front brake discs worn and pitted

advise play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,811 miles

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

occasional seat fitted to rear of vehicle.

wear in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 4 Oct 2008 66,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

occasional seats fitted in rear of vehicle.

wear/free-play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,411 miles

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

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

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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BV54 OTR is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV54 OTR, 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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BV54 OTR is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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