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DY52 XPJ

2002 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

194,906 mi
Last recorded194,906 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 XPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 194,906 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 194,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 184,778 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 184,737 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 178,771 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 178,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to and from rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 171,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front a.b.s. wires clips missing

Fail 13 Mar 2023 171,875 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front a.b.s. wires clips missing

Pass 24 Mar 2022 163,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2022 163,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front fog light not working

parking brake requirements only just met service or adjustment needed

Pass 17 Mar 2021 156,504 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle bump stop plates corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 156,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle bump stop plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 153,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 153,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 148,597 miles

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

all four brake discs rusty

corrosion to offside outer sill

sump covered in oil

Fail 26 Mar 2019 148,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four brake discs rusty

corrosion to offside outer sill

sump covered in oil

Pass 28 Mar 2018 145,076 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four brake discs rusty

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Mar 2018 145,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven offside greater (3.7.B.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four brake discs rusty

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,041 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2016 144,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fuel tank strap been cut

Pass 17 Dec 2015 140,255 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 140,255 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 112,988 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has slight signs of cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,467 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,827 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,827 miles

n/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,214 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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DY52 XPJ is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DY52 XPJ, 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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DY52 XPJ is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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