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MK04 PBU

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 PBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,019 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central and Rear Heavily Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Missing

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,890 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre missing from its carrier.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel missing from carrier.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play neaerside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,000 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle panhard rods corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective missing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,124 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,124 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,734 miles

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

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

slight play in rack arms / o/s/r spring corroding / slight play in o/s/f drop link / slight corrosion on suspension units

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,335 miles

all brake discs are corroded, all brakes ok on rbt

both rear coil springs are corroded

nearside rear tyre is perishing 195/65/16

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,562 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,562 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 70,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,188 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,188 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,095 miles

slight play in both inner steering joints,,coolant was low,,radiator leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,638 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,163 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,965 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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MK04 PBU is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MK04 PBU, 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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MK04 PBU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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