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RL53 VYX

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,262 mi
Last recorded126,262 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VYX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,262 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack has end play.

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack inner joint worn.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 121,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,802 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage worn.

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit and offside front close.

Steering rack inner joints worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,925 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Service lamp on.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 105,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Service lamp on.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,171 miles

Air box insecure.

Body damaged throughout.

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 93,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Air box insecure.

Body damaged throughout.

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,237 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light not working

o/s reverse lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,384 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,403 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 52,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VYX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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