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RN04 VDF

2004 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,990 mi
Last recorded211,990 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VDF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 211,990 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 211,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 211,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 204,480 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 204,474 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 199,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 194,816 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 194,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 173,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2019 171,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 152,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 147,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,645 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,984 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 125,966 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 116,164 miles

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

n/s/r caliper slightly sticking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,272 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 100,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,221 miles

FRONT DAMAGED RAD BENT +AIR CON RAD DAMAGED

Fail 28 Jul 2008 96,221 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT DAMAGED RAD BENT +AIR CON RAD DAMAGED

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 84,710 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VDF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RN04 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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