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FT04 MPE

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 MPE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 196,991 miles

both front top suspension mountings are stiff and noisy

oil leaks

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 196,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front top suspension mountings are stiff and noisy

nearside front tyre is worn to legal limit

offside front tyre is worn low

oil leaks

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 176,478 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 176,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 153,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 153,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,849 miles

advise --- front number plate damaged

advise --- nearside washer jet blocked

advise ---- rear disc pads very low and disc`s corroded on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2011 130,847 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

advise --- front number plate damaged

advise --- nearside washer jet blocked

advise ---- rear disc pads very low and disc`s corroded on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,016 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2010 116,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,689 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,033 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 80,033 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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FT04 MPE is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FT04 MPE, 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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FT04 MPE is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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