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RA04 VVB

2004 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,285 mi
Last recorded159,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VVB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 159,285 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 159,275 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 152,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,283 miles

Nearside Front perishing inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2024 142,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front perishing inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 140,470 miles

towbar corroded

wiper auto park faulty

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,183 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 139,178 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,809 miles

ADVISE...ALL 4 TYRES ARE OF CAR TYPE AND WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL TYPE TYRES .. ADVISE WINDSCREEN WIPERS DOES NOT PARK.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 133,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

ADVISE...ALL 4 TYRES ARE OF CAR TYPE AND WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL TYPE TYRES .. ADVISE WINDSCREEN WIPERS DOES NOT PARK.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,080 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs rusty innerside

Fail 29 Nov 2011 116,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs rusty innerside

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,911 miles

front discs becoming slightly pitted and pads appear to be getting low

rear brake discs becoming slightly pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 99,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

front discs becoming slightly pitted and pads appear to be getting low

rear brake discs becoming slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,237 miles

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

One of the spare wheel bolts is broken

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

Windscreen cracked outside the zones

Fail 29 Jul 2008 70,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 53,784 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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RA04 VVB is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RA04 VVB, 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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RA04 VVB is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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