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HJ54 RGX

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,426 mi
Last recorded133,426 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RGX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 133,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 133,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,614 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed edges. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking all around . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side loading door lower rail wheels worn out faulty operation.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Feels rough in operation. could be cable ? (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's service and park. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 122,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both no images. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged ,low output and no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt In two half's, wide open. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split large (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall, marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Fogged no image and low output. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed edges. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking all around . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side loading door lower rail wheels worn out faulty operation.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Feels rough in operation. could be cable ? (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's service and park. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 116,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox,nearside driveshft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,970 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,970 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,995 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,526 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,480 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,396 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,940 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 30,722 miles

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

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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HJ54 RGX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HJ54 RGX, 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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HJ54 RGX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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