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ML17 GJY

2017 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,880 mi
Last recorded144,880 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 144,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 139,931 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 139,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 128,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 120,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 93,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 93,849 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 63,245 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 63,245 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,160 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 42,159 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 GJY is a 2017 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

ML17 GJY is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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