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ML17 GCU

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 GCU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 94,967 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 91,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 91,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,490 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 75,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 75,625 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,109 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 56,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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ML17 GCU 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 70%.

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 ML17 GCU, 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 ML17 GCU registered?

ML17 GCU is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is ML17 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML17 GCU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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