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HK04 VAY

2004 Renault Traffic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,540 mi
Last recorded204,540 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Traffic107,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 204,540 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 204,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 194,971 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 194,971 miles

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

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

handbrake cable fouling nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2015 184,563 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 184,448 miles

Brake hose kinked offside rear (3.6.B.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 174,019 miles

Front crossbeam damaged.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyre treads cracking.

Spare tyre close to legal limits.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 174,019 miles

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

Front crossbeam damaged.

N/s headlight bulb insecure & clip missing.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyre treads cracking.

Spare tyre close to legal limits.

Pass 7 May 2013 159,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads cracking

Fail 2 May 2013 159,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2012 146,681 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 146,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,943 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 135,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 108,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 108,612 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 90,020 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 90,019 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight play noted to offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2007 73,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play noted to offside and nearside of steering rack

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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HK04 VAY is a 2004 Renault Traffic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 107,204 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK04 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK04 VAY is a 2004 Renault Traffic, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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