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VU04 PPY

2004 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,886 mi
Last recorded163,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 PPY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 163,886 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front lift points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 163,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front lift points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 163,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 161,980 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 161,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 160,103 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 160,102 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Rear side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 157,275 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 155,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,689 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 153,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 152,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 150,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 139,494 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 139,494 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 128,743 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 128,743 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 123,982 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 118,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,691 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,114 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,751 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,763 miles

both rear tyre treads perished

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyre treads perished

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,713 miles

a\ll 4 discs rusty / lipped

Pass 14 May 2007 49,737 miles

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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VU04 PPY is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU04 PPY, 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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VU04 PPY is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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