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NU54 LKJ

2004 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,251 mi
Last recorded153,251 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Traffic107,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 153,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 153,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 142,441 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 142,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,426 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 134,287 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 119,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 119,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 115,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 115,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 113,263 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,263 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 110,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 110,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake cable slightly corroded

nsf one washer jet blocked

Fail 27 Sep 2014 104,119 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake cable slightly corroded

nsf one washer jet blocked

nsf top mount plate slightly bent on mcpherson strut

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,455 miles

front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

mil lamp on

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,454 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

mil lamp on

nearside mirror to small

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,242 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,290 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,290 miles

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

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)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,802 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,665 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,255 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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NU54 LKJ is a 2004 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 107,204 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU54 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NU54 LKJ is a 2004 Renault Traffic, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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