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CF53 FDG

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

158,281 mi
Last recorded158,281 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 157,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 149,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 149,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 144,433 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,103 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 140,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,828 miles

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

o/s headlight image deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2020 135,828 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s headlight image deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,611 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated worn on outer edge

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

slight play in steering rack inner joint

temp repair to os door mirror

Fail 21 Dec 2018 133,537 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated worn on outer edge

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

slight play in steering rack inner joint

temp repair to os door mirror

Pass 20 Dec 2017 129,550 miles

both front tyre side walls poor condition

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Fail 20 Dec 2017 129,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre side walls poor condition

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering inner rack joints

Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,529 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,874 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,631 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,631 miles

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

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,167 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 68,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear reverse lamp broken.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,329 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 56,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,288 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 27,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FDG is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 CF53 FDG, 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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What year was CF53 FDG registered?

CF53 FDG is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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