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PL53 VWC

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 VWC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (3.5.1i)

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 126,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 126,291 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 125,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,232 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 113,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,989 miles

n/s/r tyre has flat spots req soon

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has flat spots req soon

Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 91,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,441 miles

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

Off side front dustcap is missing

Off side front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,439 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Off side front dustcap is missing

Off side front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,846 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 65,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,948 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 38,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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PL53 VWC is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PL53 VWC, 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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PL53 VWC is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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