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PJ53 TLX

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,622 mi
Last recorded171,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TLX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 171,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 171,291 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 163,697 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 163,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo oil return pipe leaking. Rectify asap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,920 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 154,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber missing/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower engine stabiliser bush splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,626 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 138,626 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,074 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubbers half split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,074 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubbers half split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 118,899 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,730 miles

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,506 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,504 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,817 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,801 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,755 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,012 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 TLX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TLX, 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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PJ53 TLX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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