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DC04 UTW

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,108 mi
Last recorded189,108 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UTW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 189,108 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides - steering arm to rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both - partially covered with a reversing sensor (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 189,012 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface covered by parking sensors (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 186,311 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 181,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 160,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 149,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 136,862 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 136,772 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 106,066 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 85,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 84,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,813 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 61,046 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 60,951 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,105 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 53,105 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 35,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 35,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,959 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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DC04 UTW is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC04 UTW, 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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DC04 UTW is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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