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FE53 RCF

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,955 mi
Last recorded145,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 145,955 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 135,482 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 125,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 115,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 108,370 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2022 108,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2021 105,402 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 103,662 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 103,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 102,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 102,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 102,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer edge of inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded starting to bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer edge of inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded starting to bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,115 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,924 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,924 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/front bumper slight damage

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,273 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,768 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,678 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 56,467 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,848 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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FE53 RCF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE53 RCF, 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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FE53 RCF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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