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LR04 HLU

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,813 mi
Last recorded121,813 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 HLU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 121,813 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 121,813 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 96,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 84,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,851 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 72,851 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 59,219 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,575 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,575 miles

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

nsf+osf track rods have little play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,585 miles

nsf+osf track rods have a little play

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,492 miles

nsf+osf track rods have a little play

nsr+osr tyres are cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,484 miles

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

nsf+osf track rods have a little play

nsr+osr tyres are cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,737 miles

nsf+osf track rods have a little play

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,071 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,896 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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LR04 HLU is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LR04 HLU, 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 LR04 HLU registered?

LR04 HLU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is LR04 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 HLU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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