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GD53 AJV

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,399 mi
Last recorded138,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 AJV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 138,399 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 138,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both front jacking points (not continuous welds) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread heavily worn (cut to inner tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

diesel pipe chaffing under bonnet offside

Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,436 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,077 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2022 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,684 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 89,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,910 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,387 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,009 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,688 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside front tyre has low edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,098 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner tyre tread deteriorating

nearside front outer tyre wall deteriorating

offside outer rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,094 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front inner tyre tread deteriorating

nearside front outer tyre wall deteriorating

offside outer rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,191 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,232 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs poor very rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs poor very rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 36,549 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.worn VERY THIN close to exposing cords

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,933 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 27,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GD53 AJV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD53 AJV, 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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GD53 AJV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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