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BX53 BNZ

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

174,514 mi
Last recorded174,514 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 BNZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 174,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 174,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 169,627 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 169,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 161,583 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 161,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,072 miles

Engine lealing oil

High level brake light inoperative

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 155,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine lealing oil

High level brake light inoperative

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,267 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 149,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,074 miles

Central Rear Upper Centre brake light inoperative due to not being connected

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 144,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Central Rear Upper Centre brake light inoperative due to not being connected

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 133,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,320 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,032 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 117,029 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,658 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 96,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 89,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,836 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,800 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BX53 BNZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BX53 BNZ, 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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BX53 BNZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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