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FY04 HMF

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 HMF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,299 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in the inner rack end.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rigid rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 152,297 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outriggers within 30cm of the front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch within 30cm of the rear axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight play in the inner rack end.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing within 30cm of the suspension top mounting, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel speed sensor wiring insecure.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within 30cm of the rear axle mounting but still solid at the time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seen through the OSF wheel arch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rigid rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 147,810 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 144,993 miles

Front outer body areas excessively corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 144,899 miles

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

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

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

Front outer body areas excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 140,075 miles

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

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

Front chassis excessively corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front tyres worn excessive on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2021 140,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front chassis excessively corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front tyres worn excessive on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2020 133,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 127,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,322 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 120,262 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,314 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,166 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,146 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,689 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,394 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,468 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,086 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,825 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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FY04 HMF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FY04 HMF, 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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FY04 HMF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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