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FY04 RCU

2004 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 RCU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 118,958 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs warped (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking pump leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 115,353 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 108,343 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,996 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,751 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,751 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,548 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,548 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 136,801 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 136,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 RCU is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RCU, 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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What year was FY04 RCU registered?

FY04 RCU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FY04 RCU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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