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RL53 JBU

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

174,777 mi
Last recorded174,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 JBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 174,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 170,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber mounting has slight wear

Pass 19 Jan 2024 163,640 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 163,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both wiper blades slight smear

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 159,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both wiper blades slight smear

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 153,542 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 153,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,124 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 147,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,213 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 141,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering Inner Tie Rod Slight Play

Offside Front Inner Steering Inner Tie Rod Slight Play

Pass 11 Jan 2018 125,524 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 125,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 114,103 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 13 Jan 2015 114,098 miles

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

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,764 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers intermitantly not going to park postion correctly

Pass 12 Jan 2013 99,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 99,965 miles

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 91,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 91,923 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,813 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,813 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,533 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,110 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 39,981 miles

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

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

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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RL53 JBU is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 RL53 JBU, 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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RL53 JBU is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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