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NU04 ELJ

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

205,640 mi
Last recorded205,640 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 205,640 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 205,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper brake light not working

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 187,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 186,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 186,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 182,930 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Upper shock corroded

Nearside side loading door step area corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 182,928 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Upper shock corroded

Nearside side loading door step area corroded

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 179,861 miles

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

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

rear axel bushes poor condition

rear shocks poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2019 179,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axel bushes poor condition

rear shocks poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2018 169,078 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 169,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 156,768 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 156,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 144,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 144,559 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,993 miles

Both fuel tank support straps broken, but tank still supported

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

Nearside wiper split.

Spare wheel carrier corroded badly.

intermittent fault with hazard warning switch.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,058 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak.

Rear lamps damaged.

Under side door step corroded, but just out of suspension prescribed area.

Windscreen wipers only just clearing screen.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 126,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak.

Rear lamps damaged.

Under side door step corroded, but just out of suspension prescribed area.

Windscreen wipers only just clearing screen.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,880 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 106,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,974 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2010 85,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing

Fail 13 May 2010 85,111 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing

Pass 19 May 2009 69,119 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 52,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,177 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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NU04 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NU04 ELJ, 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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NU04 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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