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VU04 RFK

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

185,869 mi
Last recorded185,869 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 RFK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 185,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 185,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 184,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 181,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 178,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 175,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 172,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 167,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 164,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,795 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 161,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 151,012 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 151,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 142,854 miles

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

front discs worn

o/s/r trye perrished

Fail 3 Apr 2012 142,854 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

o/s/r trye perrished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 137,767 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 132,243 miles

n/s front tyre worn down.

slight play in both inner end track rod joints.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 132,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn down.

slight play in both inner end track rod joints.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 125,541 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 125,541 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 120,104 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 120,104 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,732 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 RFK is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VU04 RFK, 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 VU04 RFK registered?

VU04 RFK is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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