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ML54 HBO

2004 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,692 mi
Last recorded176,692 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HBO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 176,692 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 176,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 169,083 miles

Nearside and offside front steering track rod end ball joints have play/wear but not considered excessive at this time.

Neartside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link ball joint waor but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 156,539 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 156,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 144,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush deteriorated but no movement in any components.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 144,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush deteriorated but no movement in any components.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 131,199 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,402 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 118,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,368 miles

bracket broken on exhaust centre section

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,920 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 106,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,351 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,220 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,086 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,067 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,067 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,898 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 59,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,511 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,004 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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ML54 HBO is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML54 HBO, 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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ML54 HBO is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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