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RL53 LFE

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

161,220 mi
Last recorded161,220 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 LFE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,220 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2025 161,220 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s+n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2024 155,147 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 155,145 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,346 miles

N/S/R back plate corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 150,346 miles

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

N/S/R back plate corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 145,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,355 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

different size tyres fitting front to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,355 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

different size tyres fitting front to rear

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 138,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front track arm inner ball joint slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2019 135,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front track arm inner ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,504 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 133,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,461 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 127,458 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,432 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint both (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,435 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,412 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,574 miles

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

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

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,817 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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RL53 LFE is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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