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FA54 VAM

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 172,380 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inside

offside and nearside jacking points corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 172,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inside

offside and nearside jacking points corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 164,105 miles

front jacking points corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 164,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,669 miles

both sides front floors corroded

slight play to f/o/s top suspension mount

Fail 6 Sep 2019 163,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both sides front floors corroded

slight play to f/o/s top suspension mount

Pass 31 Aug 2018 161,440 miles

Excessive play in front offside top suspension mounting

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 161,410 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Excessive play in front offside top suspension mounting

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 158,441 miles

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

play to f/o/s strut mount

Fail 8 Sep 2017 158,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

play to f/o/s strut mount

Pass 24 Aug 2016 155,541 miles

both front brake discs corroding

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Sep 2015 153,054 miles

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

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

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 10 Sep 2015 152,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 22 Aug 2014 149,768 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in top front suspesnsion top mountings

Fail 21 Aug 2014 149,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in top front suspesnsion top mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 147,257 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 143,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 143,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 139,262 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 139,269 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,960 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 130,960 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,820 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,226 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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FA54 VAM is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FA54 VAM, 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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FA54 VAM is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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