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L40 MDF

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,747 mi
Last recorded215,747 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MDF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 215,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Jul 2022 215,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 199,066 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 180,498 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front antiroll bar links slight wear

Fail 15 Jul 2019 180,498 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front antiroll bar links slight wear

Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 167,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake low effort

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 167,020 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake low effort

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 160,272 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner rack arm slight play

Pass 27 May 2015 156,520 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 156,507 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 150,618 miles

both front shock absorbers slight oil leak

nearside inner steering rack ball joint slight wear

Fail 20 May 2014 150,618 miles

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

both front shock absorbers slight oil leak

nearside inner steering rack ball joint slight wear

Pass 20 May 2013 143,797 miles

front shock absorbers slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 143,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shock absorbers slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 137,680 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front shock absorbers leaking oil

Fail 17 May 2012 137,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front shock absorbers leaking oil

Pass 16 May 2011 129,983 miles

slight play in both track rod inner pivots

Pass 10 May 2010 118,520 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 118,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

play in nearside steering rack inner arm

Pass 7 May 2009 111,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,735 miles

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

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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L40 MDF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L40 MDF, 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 L40 MDF registered?

L40 MDF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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