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GP53 HGN

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,679 mi
Last recorded132,679 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HGN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 132,679 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s 7 N/S FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,303 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,745 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 131,744 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both go off when switch used (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 128,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 128,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,463 miles

Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 121,240 miles

Front pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2019 121,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear slight damage

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear slight damage

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,826 miles

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

rear bumper damage

Fail 19 Sep 2017 113,826 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 108,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,602 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,066 miles

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

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

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter is leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 55,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,131 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

near side front tyre has small amont of side wall damaged and is low on air pressure.

off side front tyre getting low on inner edge of tread .

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,873 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outer tread area.

Rear brake pads nearside are starting to wear low.

Slight play in steering. ( clonks )

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,345 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 28,341 miles

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

off side front tyre worn to the wear indicator bars.

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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GP53 HGN is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc 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 GP53 HGN, 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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GP53 HGN is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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