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GP53 WXB

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

215,493 mi
Last recorded215,493 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WXB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 215,493 miles

Close to excessive play in offside rear most subframe bush

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear chassis out riggers

Fail 30 Nov 2018 215,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear chassis out riggers

Pass 11 Dec 2017 205,883 miles

both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 205,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 195,915 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 195,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 185,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 10 Nov 2015 185,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 21 Nov 2014 175,189 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 175,188 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 167,707 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 167,603 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 160,549 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 153,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 126,459 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 126,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,784 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 124,783 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

brake discs show start of wear

start of wear on inner part of both front Tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,240 miles

Air Bag warning lamp remains illuminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cuts in tread and outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

tread on offside front and offside rear Tyres low

wear on inner edge of offside front Tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2009 106,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cuts in tread and outer sidewall of offside front Tyre

tread on offside front and offside rear Tyres low

wear on inner edge of offside front Tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,944 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre brake light not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,442 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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GP53 WXB is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 GP53 WXB, 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 WXB is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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