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EF04 FYW

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FYW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,622 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 81,618 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,800 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 79,800 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 76,375 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,991 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,991 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,303 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,681 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,642 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 50,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,858 miles

both rear tyres cracking in side wall and tread

off side rear tyre cut in side wall not down to cords

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,528 miles

both rear tyres cracking in side wall not down to cords

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,819 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,414 miles

Off side front,near side rear and off side rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 40,414 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Off side front,near side rear and off side rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall not down to cords

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 21,581 miles

cut on n/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls

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 FYW is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FYW, 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 EF04 FYW registered?

EF04 FYW is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 FYW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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