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DF53 KOB

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

198,676 mi
Last recorded198,676 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KOB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 198,676 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 198,650 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 187,247 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 187,228 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 170,079 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 170,070 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,744 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2012 140,654 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 140,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all position lamps on very dull when ignition is on

Fail 13 Oct 2012 139,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 126,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 110,923 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre stop light inoperative

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2010 92,850 miles

front reg plate deteriated

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s/r bumper slightly damaged on corner.

rear reg plate backing starting to peel off

Fail 5 Jan 2010 92,850 miles

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

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)

front reg plate deteriated

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s/r bumper slightly damaged on corner.

rear reg plate backing starting to peel off

Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,312 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 63,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,255 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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DF53 KOB is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DF53 KOB, 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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DF53 KOB is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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