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CF53 FDA

2004 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,773 mi
Last recorded178,773 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FDA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 178,773 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 153,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy flexible (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 142,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center brake light not working

spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,451 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 133,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 132,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cable insecure (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

hand brake travel borderline

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 124,788 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Fail 6 Aug 2014 121,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,469 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 114,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,757 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 97,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 89,505 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 89,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,911 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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CF53 FDA is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF53 FDA, 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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CF53 FDA is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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