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GR53 NKL

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,181 mi
Last recorded155,181 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 NKL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 155,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisey no free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy no free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s front shock has repair to anti roll bar link area

Pass 21 Aug 2024 145,723 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 145,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 136,156 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated - offside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Slight damage to nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 13 Aug 2022 127,161 miles

Corrosion to both front outriggers/jacking points

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack - nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,548 miles

Corrosion to both front outriggers/jacking points

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 100,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 95,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 93,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,301 miles

advise n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,880 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,321 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres weasthered

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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GR53 NKL is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GR53 NKL, 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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What year was GR53 NKL registered?

GR53 NKL is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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