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VO53 VTF

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

207,724 mi
Last recorded207,724 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 207,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap broken, tank is still securely bolted

Fail 21 Aug 2025 207,724 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank strap broken, tank is still securely bolted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 204,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 199,919 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 194,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 188,748 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 188,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central stop light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2020 182,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 176,654 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 170,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 164,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 157,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 150,401 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 141,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 141,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 105,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,516 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 91,480 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,373 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 82,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,657 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,657 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 50,870 miles

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

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)

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 VTF is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VO53 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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