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RJ52 TBX

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

213,939 mi
Last recorded213,939 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 TBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 213,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 213,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 210,883 miles

Lower Engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 210,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 208,011 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 204,002 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 May 2021 201,450 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 198,845 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 198,827 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body component insecure brake regulator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 189,543 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 189,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 170,113 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 170,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 155,440 miles

Offside Headlamp losing its pattern

Fail 10 Oct 2017 155,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp losing its pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,295 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 120,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,102 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 107,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,976 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,633 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 24,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RJ52 TBX is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 RJ52 TBX, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ52 TBX is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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