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GF53 OYG

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OYG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 114,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s nd o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,361 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2025 113,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 109,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear pipe at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,052 miles

Both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 106,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 103,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,669 miles

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

odd coil springs fitted to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,669 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

odd coil springs fitted to rear

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 90,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,557 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,321 miles

1.Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

2. Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

3. Rear brake discs becoming pitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 78,320 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

1.Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

2. Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

3. Rear brake discs becoming pitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,610 miles

1. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Both front and offside rear tyres near legal limits. 3. Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

1. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Both front and offside rear tyres near legal limits. 3. Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,773 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,772 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

high line stop not working

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,967 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,967 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,870 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,212 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,156 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,677 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing low. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,675 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)

1. n/s front tyre wearing low. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,931 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge slight play in n/s of steering rack both rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,084 miles

o/s/f tyre near legal limits

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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GF53 OYG is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 GF53 OYG, 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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GF53 OYG is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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