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VK52 FYU

2002 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,504 mi
Last recorded188,504 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 FYU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 188,504 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 188,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 184,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 175,499 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear service brake only just met requirements suggest further inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2018 179,499 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear service brake only just met requirements suggest further inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2017 161,688 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 161,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 150,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,574 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 136,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,897 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 99,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,061 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,441 miles

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 18 Sep 2008 76,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,194 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VK52 FYU is a 2002 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK52 FYU, 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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What year was VK52 FYU registered?

VK52 FYU is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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