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SY52 WFG

2002 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

250,194 mi
Last recorded250,194 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WFG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 250,194 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 242,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod arm has slight play in inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

van has front bull bar fitted not fitted very secure

Fail 24 May 2021 242,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod arm has slight play in inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

van has front bull bar fitted not fitted very secure

Pass 29 May 2020 238,159 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2020 238,157 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 229,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 225,134 miles

Front both top strut bearings stiff in operation

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator,both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Lower mirror missing

all general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2017 225,128 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front both top strut bearings stiff in operation

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator,both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Lower mirror missing

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

all general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 220,189 miles

fuel tank has a small wet patch, but no visible leak

massive oil leak from somewhere

Fail 26 Mar 2014 220,189 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

fuel tank has a small wet patch, but no visible leak

massive oil leak from somewhere

PARK BRAKE CABLES NOT ATTACHED

Pass 11 Jan 2013 210,627 miles

All General Corrosion

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear Back Plate Corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 210,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All General Corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear Back Plate Corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 202,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

coolant bottle empty,topped up with 2ltr of water before carrying out mot

engine stop light flashing

front discs scored

Fail 8 Oct 2011 202,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

coolant bottle empty,topped up with 2ltr of water before carrying out mot

engine stop light flashing

front discs scored

Fail 6 Oct 2010 195,575 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on at time of test

nearside headlamp beam slightly faded

nearside rear light cluster broken

Pass 6 Oct 2010 195,575 miles

eml light on at time of test

nearside headlamp beam slightly faded

nearside rear light cluster broken

Pass 11 Sep 2009 183,289 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bonnet main and secondary catches faulty

n/s front bumper damaged

n/s rear lense cover damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2008 172,458 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 172,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 154,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 154,319 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 153,358 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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SY52 WFG 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 56.5%.

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 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 SY52 WFG, 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.

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SY52 WFG is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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