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OE52 COJ

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,578 mi
Last recorded94,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 COJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,578 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,858 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 92,572 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,859 miles

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

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

Rear both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear backing plates poor condition

n/s/f headlight aim just met requirements

Fail 21 Jul 2021 88,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle NO HANDLE (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE IN CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle NO HANDLE (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE IN CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES INOP (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 88,504 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,330 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,329 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose rubbing on drive shaft

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,939 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount missing

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Offside Rear low effort on service brake

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside wiper may fail when re-tested

headlamps presented on setting no 1

Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,938 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount missing

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Offside Rear low effort on service brake

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside wiper may fail when re-tested

headlamps presented on setting no 1

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,574 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber broken

Offside Front top mount possibly siezing

Offside steering rack has a misting of oil

Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,573 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber broken

Offside Front top mount possibly siezing

Offside steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,836 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 28 Oct 2015 71,835 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Centre brake light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,634 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,627 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,416 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 59,399 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,687 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod arms

Fail 3 Feb 2010 37,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod arms

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 97,543 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 81,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 81,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

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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OE52 COJ is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 OE52 COJ, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OE52 COJ is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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