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GJ54 BWX

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,769 mi
Last recorded159,769 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 159,769 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 159,759 miles

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 155,680 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 155,680 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 135,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 119,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,921 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 105,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,150 miles

horn control replaced by switch on dash board

Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,066 miles

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

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

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

horn control replaced by switch on dash board

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on inner edge of tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,833 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,438 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,960 miles

Advisories from full test may/do still apply

Fail 28 Aug 2007 36,957 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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GJ54 BWX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ54 BWX, 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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GJ54 BWX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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