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S14 LMC

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

271,049 mi
Last recorded271,049 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 LMC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 271,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 258,296 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 258,296 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 247,092 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 247,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 234,828 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 234,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 221,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 221,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 210,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 210,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 198,723 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 29 Feb 2020 198,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 7 Mar 2019 184,980 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 184,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 174,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 169,272 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering co-axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

clutch hydrulic pipe leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2017 169,272 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unlockable temperary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever on caliper siezed in on posision (3.1.3c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering co-axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering co-axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front flexable brake hose not in surport bracket

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch hydrulic pipe leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 158,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 158,458 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 142,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,996 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 127,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 113,326 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,326 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 93,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,346 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 35,646 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 31,324 miles

advise handbrake travel near max

Fail 15 May 2007 31,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise handbrake travel near max

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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S14 LMC is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S14 LMC, 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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S14 LMC is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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