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FY54 ULH

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ULH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,952 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts and areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cups both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 119,947 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts and areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cups both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 119,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after join to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper spring plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear back axle corroded

Rear side step brackets corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 111,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 111,747 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 106,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At pipe joint with steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearsdie and offside upper coil spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 106,101 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At joint with steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Initially slow to switch on, once on seems to change intesity (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearsdie and offside upper coil spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,524 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear splash guard corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

tow bar corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 95,007 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear splash guard corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

tow bar corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake splash guard corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel pipes corroding

surface corrosion to tow bar

Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake splash guard corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel pipes corroding

surface corrosion to tow bar

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel pipes slightly corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel pipes slightly corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,522 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Heavily On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured Both (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,522 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn Heavily On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Both (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

No Water In Header Tank

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Heavily On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured Both (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,880 miles

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 57,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

timing belt?

Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,089 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,368 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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FY54 ULH is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY54 ULH, 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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FY54 ULH is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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