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LY53 LXJ

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

160,303 mi
Last recorded160,303 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 160,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 160,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 152,494 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Rear light lens damaged not emiting white light n/s o/s

n/s mirror damaged but secure

o/s washer jet not working n/s clears both sides

Fail 5 Dec 2019 152,494 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear light lens damaged not emiting white light n/s o/s

n/s mirror damaged but secure

o/s washer jet not working n/s clears both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,255 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

rear light lens damaged n/s o/s

temporary fuel cap fitted

window washer jet one working provides sufficient water to clear screen

Fail 8 Jan 2019 149,255 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

rear light lens damaged n/s o/s

temporary fuel cap fitted

window washer jet one working provides sufficient water to clear screen

Pass 3 Jan 2018 146,133 miles

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,858 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close limit

tyres deterioated

Fail 22 Dec 2016 143,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close limit

tyres deterioated

Pass 31 Dec 2015 142,222 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear lights damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 142,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both rear lights damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 140,712 miles

both rear light lens are damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2014 140,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear light lens are damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2014 132,263 miles

f discs condition

f no plate condition

r lenses damaged

slight bind on f wheels

Fail 3 Jan 2014 132,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f discs condition

f no plate condition

r lenses damaged

slight bind on f wheels

Pass 10 Dec 2012 125,656 miles

airbag light on

f pads and discs condition

f tyres condition

Fail 8 Dec 2012 125,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

airbag light on

f pads and discs condition

f tyres condition

Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 95,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,581 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,031 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,386 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,200 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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LY53 LXJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LY53 LXJ, 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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LY53 LXJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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