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LT04 SXL

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 SXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,169 miles

Body condition poor

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 119,111 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 111,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 89,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,048 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 6-7mm

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked on outer sidewall

slight play in o/s inner steering joint or o/s of rack

Fail 20 Dec 2018 75,971 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 6-7mm

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked on outer sidewall

slight play in o/s inner steering joint or o/s of rack

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,283 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door check strap noisy

both front tyre valve stems stress cracked

high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak - unable to see where from due to undertray fitted

slight play in o/s inner steering joint/tie rod

Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-6mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside door check strap noisy

both front tyre valve stems stress cracked

high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak - unable to see where from due to undertray fitted

slight play in o/s inner steering joint/tie rod

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,339 miles

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing slightlly

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 9 Dec 2016 60,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing slightlly

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,924 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,558 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,068 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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LT04 SXL is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LT04 SXL, 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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LT04 SXL is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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