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DK02 VLS

2002 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,002 mi
Last recorded177,002 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VLS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 177,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 176,873 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,998 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2020 169,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside handbrake low effort

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

o/s and n/s front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 159,337 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s + N/s front ()

Pass 23 May 2018 155,102 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 15 May 2018 155,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 3 Jun 2017 152,886 miles

Offside Front strut top lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 152,885 miles

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

Offside Front strut top lift

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 149,458 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 149,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 148,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,833 miles

Oil leak

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

play in o/s and n/s rack

Pass 15 Jun 2013 138,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 138,563 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,630 miles

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

o/s/f strut top stiff

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,065 miles

front discs pitted

o/s flexi to compensater worn

o/s/f bearing loose

play in n/s rack

Fail 31 May 2011 126,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs pitted

o/s flexi to compensater worn

o/s/f bearing loose

play in n/s rack

Pass 13 May 2010 120,378 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2010 120,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 104,903 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 104,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2007 96,513 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 96,513 miles

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

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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DK02 VLS is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 DK02 VLS, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK02 VLS is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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