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FG17 PBX

2017 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 PBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 179,275 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 85,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light loose and damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 215/60r17c109/107t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front bumper loose and damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wide angle (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light loose and damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,052 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2021 36,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,509 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 24,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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FG17 PBX is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 70,327 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 FG17 PBX, 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 9 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG17 PBX registered?

FG17 PBX is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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