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FE59 PHO

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

231,373 mi
Last recorded231,373 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 PHO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 231,373 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 228,068 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 224,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 221,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 221,397 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 221,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 217,262 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Fail 21 Oct 2020 217,251 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 212,296 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 203,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 191,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

no smoke detected

Fail 25 Sep 2017 191,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

no smoke detected

Pass 28 Sep 2016 175,979 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 175,979 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 160,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 115,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,644 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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FE59 PHO is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 FE59 PHO, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE59 PHO registered?

FE59 PHO is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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