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PJ53 TLV

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,055 mi
Last recorded55,055 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TLV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 55,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,929 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,279 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 45,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,736 miles

only two rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,199 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,289 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,444 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,783 miles

slight imballance front brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,134 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 22,134 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,881 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,214 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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PJ53 TLV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PJ53 TLV, 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 PJ53 TLV registered?

PJ53 TLV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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