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LW53 DGZ

2004 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

236,029 mi
Last recorded236,029 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 DGZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 236,029 miles

under body corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 231,621 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 231,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 224,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 221,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 212,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 193,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 175,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 175,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 154,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

free play on front suspension tops when jacked up with wheels hanging.

outer sill damaged nearside

Fail 15 Jun 2013 154,159 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

free play on front suspension tops when jacked up with wheels hanging.

outer sill damaged nearside

Fail 24 May 2012 120,575 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f track rod end dust cover slight wear. o/s rear outer edge of tyre has wear. n/s/f shock absorber misting of oil. rear number plate slightly worn.

Pass 24 May 2012 120,575 miles

o/s/f track rod end dust cover slight wear. o/s rear outer edge of tyre has wear. n/s/f shock absorber misting of oil. rear number plate slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,074 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside inner steering rack arm has some play

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,476 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,476 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 May 2008 59,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 41,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,232 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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LW53 DGZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LW53 DGZ, 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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LW53 DGZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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