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BV54 PYL

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

195,096 mi
Last recorded195,096 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 PYL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 195,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs rusted

n/s and o/s rear lens damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2019 195,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs rusted

n/s and o/s rear lens damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 193,821 miles

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

n/s and 0/s rear lamp cluster outer lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2017 191,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear light clusters cracked

clutch noisy when depressed

clutch pedal anti slip missing

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 191,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

clutch noisy when depressed

clutch pedal anti slip missing

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 187,124 miles

n/s and O/s rear lamps damaged

n/s sill below door corroded

n/s/r suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2016 187,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting needs re-welding to pipe (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s and O/s rear lamps damaged

n/s sill below door corroded

n/s/r suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 183,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear lamps slight damage

Fail 10 Aug 2015 183,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear lamps slight damage

Pass 15 Aug 2014 177,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

o/s/r lamp lense damaged

slight corrosion to brake pipes above fuel tank

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 14 Aug 2014 177,027 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

o/s/r lamp lense damaged

slight corrosion to brake pipes above fuel tank

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 24 Jun 2013 168,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 168,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 149,026 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 149,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 137,877 miles

rear pads poor

Fail 4 Feb 2011 137,877 miles

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

rear pads poor

Pass 4 Aug 2010 125,588 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 125,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 94,521 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 94,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,303 miles

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

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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BV54 PYL is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BV54 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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