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VA53 MLX

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,997 mi
Last recorded60,997 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 MLX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 60,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

damage to n/s/r quarter panel & trim missing

Fail 1 May 2014 60,901 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

damage to n/s/r quarter panel & trim missing

Pass 10 May 2013 56,903 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 56,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 52,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,594 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,549 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,910 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 34,565 miles

Airbag light on

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,565 miles

Airbag light on

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,875 miles

airbag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,683 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 22,490 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

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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VA53 MLX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VA53 MLX, 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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What year was VA53 MLX registered?

VA53 MLX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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