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SB02 NUF

2002 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,452 mi
Last recorded159,452 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 NUF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 159,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage and repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 154,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 154,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 154,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 154,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 150,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by servo clip/ corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 144,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 144,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 131,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERD IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 122,693 miles

Fuel tank insecure Strap missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,479 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,468 miles

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired Cable (3.1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 118,445 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 118,445 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 118,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,891 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 105,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2010 101,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 101,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,268 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 76,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 76,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,256 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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SB02 NUF is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 SB02 NUF, 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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SB02 NUF is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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