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P121 JAP

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 JAP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside sill damaged

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

coolant empty

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 141,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 140,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 132,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 116,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,654 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 109,654 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,248 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,184 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,386 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,207 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,136 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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P121 JAP is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P121 JAP, 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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P121 JAP is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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