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CJZ 553

2014 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,965 mi
Last recorded179,965 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Trafic87,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 553
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 179,965 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 179,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 167,421 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 162,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 162,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 146,421 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top shock mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 146,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking opened up to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top shock mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,161 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,232 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,232 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,193 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f & n/s/f (8.2.2)

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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CJZ 553 is a 2014 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 87,512 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 CJZ 553, 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 12 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CJZ 553 is a 2014 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 August 2014.

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