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LJ04 FZM

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FZM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,356 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 125,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,962 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 118,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 111,029 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,319 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,032 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,589 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,118 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully inspect rear pads.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 78,117 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully inspect rear pads.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,261 miles

N/S Centre sill corroded

O/S Side door not opening from outside but opens from inside

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake fluid low

N/S Centre sill corroded

O/S Side door not opening from outside but opens from inside

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,215 miles

Hazard light switch sticking

N/S/R Sill damaged

O/S Side door not opening from outside but opens from inside

O/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2012 62,215 miles

Hazard light switch sticking

N/S/R Sill damaged

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

O/S Side door not opening from outside but opens from inside

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,174 miles

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

advise offside door mirror damaged replacement advised

advise replacement of hazard switch

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 33,492 miles

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,269 miles

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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LJ04 FZM is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LJ04 FZM, 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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LJ04 FZM is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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