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RN53 AXJ

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,888 mi
Last recorded156,888 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 AXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear door handle missing door opens

Rear lens cracked and missing . lights still correct colour

Pass 28 Jan 2023 147,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 143,641 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 136,159 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 131,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 120,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 113,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,447 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 106,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,172 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2012 102,172 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,597 miles

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

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

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play detected in steering rack tie rods

Fail 18 Oct 2011 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play detected in steering rack tie rods

Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 84,252 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2009 73,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,157 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,259 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 67,259 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,966 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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RN53 AXJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RN53 AXJ, 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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What year was RN53 AXJ registered?

RN53 AXJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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