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OE53 UVA

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

204,316 mi
Last recorded204,316 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 UVA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 204,316 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s blindspot mirror missing

n/s/r blanking lens broken

Pass 7 Apr 2025 196,194 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2025 196,192 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2023 191,269 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 191,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 183,674 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 183,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 164,456 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 156,308 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 156,308 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,827 miles

centre stoplight not working

Fail 26 Oct 2018 144,825 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre stoplight not working

coolant level low

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 30 Oct 2017 132,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 132,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 119,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 119,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 109,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 108,842 miles

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

NSF drop link has slight play

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,498 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 101,498 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 92,433 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 92,433 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,272 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 86,217 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 79,376 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,453 miles

adv both sides sterring axial joints have play

adv both sides track rod ends have play

Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,453 miles

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

adv both sides sterring axial joints have play

adv both sides track rod ends have play

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv crack in n/s/f indicator lense

adv dent in n/s sill bare metal exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2007 50,997 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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OE53 UVA is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OE53 UVA, 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 OE53 UVA registered?

OE53 UVA is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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