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PA04 BDY

2004 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,412 mi
Last recorded128,412 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 BDY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,412 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 128,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frunt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frunt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,842 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,839 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,776 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,725 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,504 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,824 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,475 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,274 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,818 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,637 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,045 miles

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

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

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 22 Apr 2009 51,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,695 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,332 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 41,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,189 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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PA04 BDY is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PA04 BDY, 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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PA04 BDY is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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