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M53 BNJ

1994 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Trafic80,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,265 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 89,265 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,066 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 86,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,068 miles

General Corrosion to Underbody

Fail 10 Sep 2022 85,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (SPRING HANGER) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear under body / chassis rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,195 miles

REAR BRAKES NOISY

Fail 12 Jul 2021 84,139 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER / JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKES NOISY

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,818 miles

battery insecure but not likely to fall off

under vehicle slightly croded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 82,816 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

battery insecure but not likely to fall off

under vehicle slightly croded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,496 miles

General corrosion under vehicle and to O/S/R,N/S/R leave spring mounts and O/S/F jocking point

Fail 5 Jul 2016 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,130 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,088 miles

corrosion to both inner wings

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,849 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded not in a priscribed area

van very dry under body been standing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,849 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded not in a priscribed area

van very dry under body been standing

Fail 24 May 2010 76,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four jacking points has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 24 May 2010 76,754 miles

all four jacking points has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,504 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,504 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,938 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion n/s "B" post but it is 17" from belt mount at this time

corrosion n/s sill but not yet within prescribed area

corrosion o/s "B" post but 18" from belt mount at this time

corrosion o/s sill but not yet within prescribed area

heavy corrosion n/s chassie outrigger but not yet within prescribed area

o/s chassie outrigger but not yet within prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion n/s "B" post but it is 17" from belt mount at this time

corrosion n/s sill but not yet within prescribed area

corrosion o/s "B" post but 18" from belt mount at this time

corrosion o/s sill but not yet within prescribed area

heavy corrosion n/s chassie out rigger but not in prescribed area

o/s chassie outrigger corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brakes noisy in operation but efficiency not affected

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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M53 BNJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 80,312 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 M53 BNJ, 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 32 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M53 BNJ is a 1994 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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