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ML54 OSE

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,378 mi
Last recorded160,378 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OSE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 160,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on both jacking points front

Fail 1 Oct 2025 160,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights in the nearside cluster (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on both jacking points front

Fail 2 Apr 2025 160,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front ,outer lenses deteriorated/misted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure both front headlights loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor to no performance (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front indicator lens cracked

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front both rear outriggers corroded/flaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre tread ()

Nearside Rear light unit outer lens broken/holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit outer lens cracked

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 157,514 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 157,505 miles

Central Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation park brake cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lamps (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake in operative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil leaking on to exhaust at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front gear selection notchy

Nearside Rear light unit cracked/broken

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,979 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper loose at corner

Nearside Rear tail light unit cracked/broken

Nearside centre door trim loose

Offside Rear tail light unit cracked

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 154,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil leaking on to exhaust at engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper loose at corner

Nearside Rear tail light unit cracked/holed

Nearside centre door trim loose

Offside Rear tail light unit cracked

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 144,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight surface corrosion, with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner 3mm, centre 3mm, outer 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 144,158 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear being slightly illuminated by brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight surface corrosion, with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner 3mm, centre 3mm, outer 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 125,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 104,044 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Number plate slightly loose.

Revers light not working.

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 2 May 2017 104,043 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front. ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Number plate slightly loose.

Revers light not working.

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,339 miles

Front registration plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,892 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,125 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,862 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,737 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OSE is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White 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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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