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MJ54 GDE

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,421 mi
Last recorded190,421 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 GDE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 190,421 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded off but tank still secure

Fail 4 Dec 2018 190,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe over fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded off but tank still secure

Pass 4 Dec 2017 182,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 182,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 168,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [d] (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps corroded but secure

Fail 3 Dec 2016 168,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [d] (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded but secure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 156,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 146,917 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 146,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,070 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,817 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 122,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hi level stop lamp not working

n/s steering rack gaiter damp possible leak from rack

nearside stop slightly dim

Pass 3 Dec 2011 113,846 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 103,806 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 103,806 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,002 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,851 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 78,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,012 miles

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

front brake test exceeded, brake meter reading capacity ie 620+kgs

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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MJ54 GDE is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ54 GDE, 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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MJ54 GDE is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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