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RN53 UEW

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,896 mi
Last recorded138,896 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 UEW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 138,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 134,051 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 132,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 119,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 112,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 112,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 170,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 169,947 miles

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing low on tread at 3mm

lower engine torque arm bush split

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear bumper sides square carrying plates fitted

tow bar fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 169,947 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front discs heavily lipped,scored and in poor condition

front tyres wearing low on tread at 3mm

lower engine torque arm bush split

o/s abs wiring adrift along wishbone refix

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear bumper sides square carrying plates fitted

rear discs heavily corroded,scored and in a poor condition

tow bar fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 161,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air intake pipe adrift in engine compartment

bonnett safety catch seized

condensation showing in o/s/f indicator lamp

engine oil leak

heavy lipping showing on front disc edges

identification plates fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r bumper corners showing edges

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes showing peel back

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear discs showing corrosion on disc faceings

tow bar fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 161,491 miles

air intake pipe adrift in engine compartment

bonnett safety catch seized

condensation showing in o/s/f indicator lamp

engine oil leak

heavy lipping showing on front disc edges

identification plates fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r bumper corners showing edges

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes showing peel back

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear discs showing corrosion on disc faceings

tow bar fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 154,733 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 147,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 141,245 miles

both wiper blades staring to smear screen acceptable at this time

front discs worn but within tolerance

o/s/r tyre worn down to wear indicators but still legal

Pass 12 Dec 2007 136,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 136,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 97,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 96,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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 UEW is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RN53 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

RN53 UEW is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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