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SM54 VHF

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

344,806 mi
Last recorded344,806 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VHF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 344,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 337,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 333,992 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 333,992 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 329,569 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 323,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 318,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 313,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 304,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pedal rubbers split

sills damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2013 304,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

pedal rubbers split

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 280,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 280,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front abs wire

no spare

pedal rubbers

sill damage

Pass 26 Apr 2011 247,512 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2011 247,512 miles

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)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2011 247,475 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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SM54 VHF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM54 VHF, 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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SM54 VHF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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