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PA04 BFF

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 BFF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 154,712 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 154,712 miles

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wires resting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2024 151,039 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 150,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower securing bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,561 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 140,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewalls and also has a nail in the tread. The tyre was made 21st week 2007 making it 15 years old. 195 65 16 104/102 R Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,019 miles

Central Front Lower Some test items not fully seen/inspected

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% Recorded with failure rate being 30%, New discs and pads fitted, so suspect might have a problem with the Nearside calliper as the Offside records 104 kg more in braking effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 137,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface badly corroded and has corrosion flaking off. Imbalance recorded due to state of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Due to state of the disc surface (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Lower Some test items not fully seen/inspected

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has a corrosion band formed. Imbalance recorded due to state of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,583 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion band formed, Imbalance recorded due to state of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface badly corroded, Imbalance recorded due to state of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With directional indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1. 33% recorded which is over the failure rate of 30% maximum (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion band formed, Imbalance recorded due to state of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface badly corroded, Imbalance recorded due to state of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With directional indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,033 miles

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and corrosion band formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and corrosion band formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 127,033 miles

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and corrosion band formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and corrosion band formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,998 miles

slight corrosion band front brake discs inner surfaces

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot on one part of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion band front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,656 miles

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

both front tyre treads just on legal limit

front radiator crossmember damaged

surface corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,281 miles

both front tyre walls slightly perished

crossmember under radiator damaged

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade split 20" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

both front tyre walls slightly perished

crossmember under radiator damaged

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,023 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded inner surface

Offside Front engine mounting slightly perished

both rear brake discs corroding on surfaces

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

slight play both steering rack tie rod joints

Fail 9 Jan 2015 97,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc corroding inner surface

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake disc corroding inner surface

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,178 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,963 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,963 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,916 miles

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2010 76,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,381 miles

Advise slight damage to offside rear lens

Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,381 miles

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

Advise slight damage to offside rear lens

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,125 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,162 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,143 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 BFF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 BFF, 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 BFF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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