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LM53 RVP

2004 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,693 mi
Last recorded116,693 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 RVP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,693 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 116,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap very low inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 107,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel caliper lever is seized and stuck on full advise new caliper (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap very low inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,961 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,955 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Under body and front inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Under body and front inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2019 79,040 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,794 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,190 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,764 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,685 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,685 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,824 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 37,824 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,165 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,133 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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LM53 RVP is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM53 RVP, 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 LM53 RVP registered?

LM53 RVP is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for LM53 RVP shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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