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BX04 APU

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,509 mi
Last recorded133,509 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 APU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 133,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,697 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 132,679 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,247 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,232 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by nearside indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,243 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 108,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,374 miles

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

both front upper suspension very stiff

Fail 25 Mar 2011 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both front upper suspension very stiff

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,518 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,078 miles

Oil leak

front pads starting to wear low

slight play n/s steering rack

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,810 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

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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BX04 APU is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX04 APU, 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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BX04 APU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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