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DG53 BOU

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BOU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 97,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 80,018 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 80,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,225 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,310 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 71,279 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,891 miles

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Sep 2017 66,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear offside and nearside tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,818 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,818 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,012 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,520 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assembly (steering rack/track rod end areas)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,250 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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DG53 BOU is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DG53 BOU, 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 DG53 BOU registered?

DG53 BOU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DG53 BOU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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