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WF16 GSY

2016 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 124,178 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded [dust covers]

Fail 4 Sep 2025 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake back plates corroded [dust covers]

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,706 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,706 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,237 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 88,909 miles

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

rear light unit damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2022 88,903 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,478 miles

Emissions too low to register 0.50

Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Emissions too low to register 0.50

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,367 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,750 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just under half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60 17 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just under half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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WF16 GSY is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,148 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 WF16 GSY, 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 10 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WF16 GSY registered?

WF16 GSY is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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