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ET53 FVY

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,405 mi
Last recorded175,405 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FVY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 175,405 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 175,405 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 168,051 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 168,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 160,108 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 160,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 146,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,102 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,446 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 125,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,191 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 105,100 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,018 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 99,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,401 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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ET53 FVY is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ET53 FVY, 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 ET53 FVY registered?

ET53 FVY is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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