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GV04 KBJ

2004 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

250,884 mi
Last recorded250,884 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 KBJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 250,884 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

Fail 3 Oct 2016 250,819 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

Fail 30 Sep 2016 250,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 250,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 238,884 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 238,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 223,078 miles

N/s Mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering judders slightly on lock to lock

Pass 11 Sep 2014 223,078 miles

N/s Mirror glass cracked

Power steering judders slightly on lock to lock

Pass 19 Sep 2013 205,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 188,893 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 188,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 160,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 160,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 140,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 123,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,930 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre worn close to limit (2mm).

Fail 24 Sep 2008 105,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre worn close to limit (2mm).

Pass 29 May 2007 73,611 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 73,611 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GV04 KBJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GV04 KBJ, 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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GV04 KBJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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