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NC04 VAY

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,532 mi
Last recorded142,532 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 142,532 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 140,948 miles

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

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 25 May 2023 138,389 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 136,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 133,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 133,636 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTHSIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2020 127,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,095 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,995 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main(front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 109,125 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main(front to rear) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main(front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,069 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,657 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

unable to switch off wipers once operated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

unable to switch off wipers once operated

Pass 30 May 2014 87,510 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 87,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,519 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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NC04 VAY is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC04 VAY, 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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What year was NC04 VAY registered?

NC04 VAY is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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