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PO53 WUG

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,906 mi
Last recorded125,906 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WUG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 125,906 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,689 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,542 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center rear door (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,180 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 117,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,128 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,128 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,350 miles

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

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 98,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,240 miles

slight movement in nsf wishbone inner bush

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,231 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in nsf wishbone inner bush

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,181 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,181 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,478 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,363 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres low on tread and wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,201 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 67,187 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,096 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,798 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 39,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,976 miles

both front tyres low on tread

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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PO53 WUG is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PO53 WUG, 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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PO53 WUG is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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