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BX52 MZN

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 MZN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 120,064 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 120,062 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,051 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 114,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel tank strap missing.

Pass 5 May 2023 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2023 112,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 108,559 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 108,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 96,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,361 miles

Centre exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,361 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlight lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,520 miles

Exhaust centre mount defective but system still supported

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both slightly faded/weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,520 miles

Exhaust centre mount defective but system still supported

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both slightly faded/weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,254 miles

Central Rear exhaust braket broken but still supported

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,254 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Central Rear exhaust braket broken but still supported

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,453 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,485 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,485 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 44,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,926 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 28,906 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 13,430 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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BX52 MZN is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 BX52 MZN, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX52 MZN is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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