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WJ16 FTO

2016 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,859 mi
Last recorded181,859 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FTO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 181,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 181,845 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 181,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm 0n outer edge and low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 181,163 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm 0n outer edge and low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 160,162 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2021 160,162 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 126,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2020 126,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,767 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 92,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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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WJ16 FTO is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJ16 FTO, 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 WJ16 FTO registered?

WJ16 FTO is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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