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CA02 ZRC

2002 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

162,863 mi
Last recorded162,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 ZRC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 162,863 miles

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

Front exhaust blow

Pass 24 Dec 2024 159,719 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 155,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 155,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,921 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 145,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,183 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 144,183 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 139,160 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 138,624 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 138,624 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,535 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 135,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside inner door handle isecure but still opens door

Pass 23 Oct 2013 131,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 131,077 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,471 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 112,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 88,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,852 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,713 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 66,713 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,889 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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CA02 ZRC is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 CA02 ZRC, 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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CA02 ZRC is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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