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MC17 SWO

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,273 mi
Last recorded144,273 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC17 SWO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 144,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,773 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 129,771 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 111,563 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wet test

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,740 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall is quite scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall is quite scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,740 miles

Front Body panel insecure undertray behind bumper hanging down, needs securing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror back panel is damage, and has sharp edges, needs replacing or covering up (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road crack larger than 10mm in the 'a' zone (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured both front ABS sensor wires are not secured (brackets on control arms have broken away) (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall is quite scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall is quite scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,443 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, nearside and offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 62,443 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, nearside and offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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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MC17 SWO is a 2017 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 70,327 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 MC17 SWO, 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 9 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MC17 SWO registered?

MC17 SWO is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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