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GL02 HCG

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

217,832 mi
Last recorded217,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 217,832 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensing valve insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength alxe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 214,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

vehicle under sealed

Fail 21 Jul 2025 214,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 Jul 2024 211,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

vehicle under sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2023 208,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded and suspension components

vehicle under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2023 208,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded and suspension components

vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2022 203,960 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 203,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 197,793 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 197,792 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 191,766 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 191,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 184,654 miles

corrossion on rear axle

Fail 24 Jul 2019 184,654 miles

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

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

corrossion on rear axle

Pass 27 Jul 2018 180,019 miles

engine leaking oil

some wear / play n/s inner steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2017 172,998 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Back By Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jack point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jack point (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 172,998 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Back By Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jack point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jack point (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 171,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

ignition barrel faulty

Fail 3 Aug 2016 171,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

ignition barrel faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2015 171,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 162,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 163,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 158,972 miles

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

both front brake disc surfaces poor

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 3 Jun 2013 158,972 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both fron brake disc surfaces poor

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 156,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 156,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 147,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 139,487 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 139,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 132,813 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 130,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 111,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 89,633 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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GL02 HCG is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 GL02 HCG, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL02 HCG is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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