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SW52 BTE

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,559 mi
Last recorded195,559 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 BTE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 195,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 189,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 181,056 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 180,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 172,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 159,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 158,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 157,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 149,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 123,997 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 123,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 119,192 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 113,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,517 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 95,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 84,546 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,546 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,775 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,811 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,723 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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SW52 BTE is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SW52 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW52 BTE?

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What year was SW52 BTE registered?

SW52 BTE is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SW52 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 BTE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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