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SN53 DDR

2004 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 DDR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 128,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH turrets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV clip missing

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH upper cups corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 127,974 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH inner pads low + NSF outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH turrets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV clip missing

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH upper cups corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Washer not working

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 195/65R16C ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight freeplay (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret corroding on inside panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear coil spring upper seats corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear trailing arm front mount housings corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 117,122 miles

Nearside Front Washer not working

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 195/65R16C ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight freeplay (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret corroding on inside panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear coil spring upper seats corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear trailing arm front mount housings corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 117,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Gaiter is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall - 195/55R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,176 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox to chassis earth wire deteriorated

OBD not picking up oil temperature and revs. Emissions tested without.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 105,150 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox to chassis earth wire deteriorated

OBD not picking up oil temperature and revs. Emissions tested without.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,645 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 95,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 70,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire corroded away from hub (1.6 (d))

Pass 17 May 2017 68,936 miles

Both front wiper blades worn and split at ends. Replacement advised.

Pass 17 May 2016 65,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 65,516 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at offside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,496 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 60,476 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,389 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 53,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,160 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,412 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,486 miles

n/s/f shock absorber light mistin of oil

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,629 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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SN53 DDR is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 SN53 DDR, 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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SN53 DDR is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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