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ET53 OBV

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE OFFSIDE ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,116 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 59,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 59,157 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 53,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,415 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 46,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,955 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 35,955 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 32,737 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,476 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,501 miles

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 OBV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET53 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

ET53 OBV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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The MOT history for ET53 OBV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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