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NG53 VLV

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,000 mi
Last recorded156,000 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 VLV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 155,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,731 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Electrics to towbar (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 135,663 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area

Fail 19 Jan 2015 135,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,300 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 124,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 115,350 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 115,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,836 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly chafed

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Jan 2012 106,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 97,524 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,216 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 91,062 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

cracks starting offside rear tyre tread

slight play offside front steering suspect steering rack arm

Fail 22 Jan 2009 91,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

cracks starting offside rear tyre tread

slight play offside front steering suspect steering rack arm

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,684 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 85,684 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,479 miles

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

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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NG53 VLV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NG53 VLV, 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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NG53 VLV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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