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WJ52 AEN

2002 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

235,244 mi
Last recorded235,244 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Trafic113,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 AEN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 235,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 233,316 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 230,015 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES AND ORACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 228,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 226,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 225,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 225,769 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 218,556 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on left hand side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 210,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 203,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 197,558 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 188,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s & n/s rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 175,611 miles

n/s wiper blade split

slight wear to n/s steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2011 155,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 152,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 152,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 148,247 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 144,235 miles

front tyres getting worn

Fail 6 Oct 2008 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak from engine

front tyres getting worn

Fail 21 Sep 2007 133,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

slight play in top steering column

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,097 miles

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

slight play in top steering column

Fail 3 Oct 2006 116,650 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

steering rack has slight play both sides

Pass 3 Oct 2006 116,650 miles

steering rack has slight play both sides

Pass 12 Aug 2005 80,474 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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WJ52 AEN is a 2002 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 113,047 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 WJ52 AEN, 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 24 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ52 AEN registered?

WJ52 AEN is a 2002 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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