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PL53 VXB

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,009 mi
Last recorded145,009 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 145,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 145,009 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 144,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 144,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 143,410 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 143,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 142,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 141,600 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 139,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 136,557 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 133,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 130,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has slight surface cracks in the centre of tred

nearside rear tyre is slightly misshapen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,117 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leak from water pump area

nearside rear tyre has slight surface cracks on centre of tred

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the tred with no chords exposed

v-slight P.A.S fluid leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 119,116 miles

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

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leak from water pump area

nearside rear tyre has slight surface cracks on centre of tred

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the tred with no chords exposed

v-slight P.A.S fluid leak

Pass 6 May 2014 112,428 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 112,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,051 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,345 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,312 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VXB is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL53 VXB, 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 PL53 VXB registered?

PL53 VXB is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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