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S44 RFS

2002 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,707 mi
Last recorded178,707 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 RFS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 178,707 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 178,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 174,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 174,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 167,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 161,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 145,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 138,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,104 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 134,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,155 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 28 Jun 2016 113,401 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,399 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,285 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 54,075 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 47,278 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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S44 RFS is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 S44 RFS, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S44 RFS is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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