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MW04 VNU

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,651 mi
Last recorded146,651 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 146,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 146,649 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 146,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor damaged and bearing cage deteriorated (1.6 (b))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber started to leak

power steering pump damp

Pass 20 Jul 2020 138,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 138,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 136,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in steering inner rack

Fail 19 Jul 2019 136,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,784 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2018 129,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability link fractured (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2017 125,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight play inner rack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 125,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight play inner rack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,905 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 117,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,257 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,563 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall quite scuffed

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,333 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall quite scuffed

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,652 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,737 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 49,530 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

play n/s tie rod

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,736 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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MW04 VNU 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 57.7%.

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 MW04 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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