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ST53 JHJ

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,360 mi
Last recorded209,360 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 209,360 miles

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

Offside reversing lamp inoperative.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 209,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Stop lamps (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside reversing lamp inoperative.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 208,405 miles

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 208,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested Faulty injector. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 205,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 30 Jul 2019 205,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 205,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 203,673 miles

brake load valve corroded

wheel bearing noises only when driven

Fail 18 Jul 2018 203,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine chuffing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired part missing (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wheel bearing noises only when driven

Pass 24 Jul 2017 199,160 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 187,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure not secure at bottom (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper inappropriately repaired slide plastic spacer used (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure not secure at bottom (1.7.3)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened middle (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside side loading door inop but secured in closed position access still obtainable through rear doors

oil leak

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 30 Dec 2014 171,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 154,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,045 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 148,045 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 146,244 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 146,244 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)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 144,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 144,408 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 139,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 139,058 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 133,150 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 133,150 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 125,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,758 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 109,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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ST53 JHJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST53 JHJ, 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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ST53 JHJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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