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RIG 3818

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

137,109 mi
Last recorded137,109 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 3818
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 137,109 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch (3.1 (c))

Coolant low level

Fail 9 Oct 2025 137,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch (3.1 (c))

Coolant low level

Pass 3 Aug 2024 134,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 133,877 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,746 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 131,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,959 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 128,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,129 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,960 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 10,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 10,193 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 101,193 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre spliting/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2018 97,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

advise exhaust blowing

advise off side rear tyre distorted & out off shape

Pass 5 May 2016 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 88,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint bolts loose (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 85,945 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,852 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,589 miles

airbag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 74,589 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,639 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,639 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,395 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 60,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R tyre 3mm

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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RIG 3818 is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 RIG 3818, 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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RIG 3818 is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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