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LW53 FCP

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,425 mi
Last recorded210,425 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FCP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 210,425 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 196,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 194,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 193,742 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 182,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 177,077 miles

n/s/f tyre down mto 3mm

Fail 30 Aug 2014 177,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads just in limit

n/s/f tyre down mto 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 161,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2012 161,647 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,789 miles

both front inner track arm joints slight play

o/s/f & n/s/f side step mountings bolts insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2011 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front inner track arm joints slight play

o/s/f & n/s/f side step mountings bolts insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2011 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Slight engine noise (rattle).

side steps fitted ,Mounting bolts insecure at o/s/f and n/s/f.

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner track arms joints.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,352 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,352 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,484 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

gearbox noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2009 61,484 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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 FCP is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FCP, 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 LW53 FCP registered?

LW53 FCP is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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