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FA04 LTZ

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2454cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

114,464 mi
Last recorded114,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 LTZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,454cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,464 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 114,464 miles

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever free off (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 114,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 114,153 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,880 miles

Corrosion on jack points

Rusting on underside suspension

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,756 miles

Jack points corroded front

Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,756 miles

Jack points corroded front

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,494 miles

Both front Jack points corroded

Centre stop light inoperative

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap not fitted (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS wiring disconnected (1.6 (e))

Both front Jack points corroded

Centre stop light inoperative

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,012 miles

Both front jack points corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 113,012 miles

Both front jack points corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,777 miles

O/S front jack point corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,777 miles

O/S front jack point corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,448 miles

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

Front jacking points corroded

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

fuel tank strap broken/missing but still secure

Fail 27 Jun 2018 112,448 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both tie rod ball joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank strap broken/missing but still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front disks corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,877 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

front disks corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,570 miles

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

front disks corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front disks corroded

rear disks metal to metal

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,799 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,098 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 58,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,041 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 50,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,064 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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FA04 LTZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,454cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 FA04 LTZ, 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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FA04 LTZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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