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RN04 GUW

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,071 mi
Last recorded159,071 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 GUW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 159,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 159,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 150,418 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both.. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 143,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 143,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 133,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,374 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR.(RECTIFIED.) (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 126,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR.(RECTIFIED.) (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant and engine oil levels low.

High level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL four brake disc's. (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 118,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant and engine oil levels low.

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL four brake disc's. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,429 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,644 miles

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

very slight play to steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No wheel in spare carrier

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

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,160 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No wheel in spare carrier

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,267 miles

Air bag andservice light on during test.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare wheel not in carrier.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,343 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,506 miles

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

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

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

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls show heavy scuffing

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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RN04 GUW is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN04 GUW, 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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RN04 GUW is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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