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VO53 VTA

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,779 mi
Last recorded168,779 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VTA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 168,779 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 168,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 158,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 158,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 151,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 151,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 142,334 miles

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Jan 2010 130,760 miles

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

hazard switch faulty

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 28 Jan 2010 130,760 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hazard switch faulty

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 24 Jan 2009 123,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 123,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 103,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nsf inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Feb 2008 103,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nsf inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,062 miles

front brake discs and pads appear well worn

poor pattern from n/s headlamp

possible gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2007 83,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VO53 VTA is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc 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 VO53 VTA, 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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VO53 VTA is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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