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EF04 DTX

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,184 mi
Last recorded157,184 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 DTX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 157,184 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 157,184 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 147,314 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with slight movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 147,312 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen excessively damaged (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with slight movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sliding door does not open from inside & outside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface significantly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering operation feels rough

Pass 20 Sep 2019 141,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 141,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 119,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 119,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,390 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

inner steering rack joint play

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 91,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,139 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,198 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 33,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,946 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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EF04 DTX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF04 DTX, 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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EF04 DTX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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