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MW04 CXL

2004 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,124 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 101,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,166 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 101,162 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,023 miles

Central Rear cable in poor condition

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear coil not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and been rubbing inside of tyre and worn that smooth and rubbing inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing inside of alloy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both outer from curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 100,023 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear cable in poor condition

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear coil not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and been rubbing inside of tyre and worn that smooth and rubbing inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing inside of alloy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both outer from curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,895 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre cable corroded and joiner corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both lower rear cups not sat correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both outer edges has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front not in lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens gone pink (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring not in cup at lower

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both got cuts on outer rim protector

Rear both rear cables in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2020 97,937 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 97,934 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,384 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 May 2018 88,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,597 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 85,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 82,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,042 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,043 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 52,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 37,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,059 miles

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

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

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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MW04 CXL is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Yellow 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 MW04 CXL, 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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MW04 CXL is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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