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FJ17 WXR

2017 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

230,264 mi
Last recorded230,264 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 WXR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 230,264 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 230,216 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row of sests (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 217,637 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe n/s/r Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cenral Row Middle Seat Shrouds Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cenral Row Outer Seat Shrouds Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central Row outer seat (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight Lift When Suspended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central Row Outer Seat (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 217,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe n/s/r Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cenral Row Middle Seat Shrouds Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cenral Row Outer Seat Shrouds Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central Row outer seat (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight Lift When Suspended (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central Row Outer Seat (7.1.2 (b))

Parking Brake Requirement Only Just Met System Requires Servicing Or Repair

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front and Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 201,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 201,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 181,158 miles

Minor exhaust leak from manifold

Fail 16 Feb 2023 181,158 miles

Minor exhaust leak from manifold

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,581 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 153,581 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre row (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,115 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,112 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,715 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 30,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FJ17 WXR is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FJ17 WXR, 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 FJ17 WXR registered?

FJ17 WXR is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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