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FE52 UPS

2002 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,211 mi
Last recorded179,211 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UPS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 179,211 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 179,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 174,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,688 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 159,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,981 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,671 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 126,172 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight wear in s/rack inner rod joints

Fail 22 Sep 2016 119,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

slight wear in s/rack inner rod joints

Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,821 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 102,615 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,329 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,788 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,826 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,858 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,293 miles

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

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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FE52 UPS is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 FE52 UPS, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE52 UPS registered?

FE52 UPS is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FE52 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 UPS shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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