MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak
Oil leak, but not excessive
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))
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
brake load valve corroded
wheel bearing noises only when driven
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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