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RL53 VZB

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,025 mi
Last recorded175,025 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 175,025 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 175,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 164,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 164,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 152,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged upper and lower

Offside Rear tyre excessively cracked

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

oil leak

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Aug 2015 152,434 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged upper and lower

Offside Rear tyre excessively cracked

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

oil leak

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 128,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,749 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp outter lens broken

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,384 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 96,785 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 96,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 88,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 88,251 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 79,310 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 79,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,553 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 VZB is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,155 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RL53 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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