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PO54 VCY

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

164,563 mi
Last recorded164,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 164,563 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn edges ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 164,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also worn edges ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 151,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 151,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 137,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 136,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 134,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 133,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 130,369 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 125,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 120,262 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 120,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 114,277 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 114,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 108,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,066 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 89,857 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 89,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 79,739 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 68,790 miles

rear brake discs are coroded and worn

Fail 18 May 2011 68,790 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are coroded and worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,417 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,502 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,041 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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PO54 VCY is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 PO54 VCY, 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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PO54 VCY is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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