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WM53 HTV

2004 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HTV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 93,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,081 miles

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 27 Sep 2023 90,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 90,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2022 88,836 miles

Brake cable damaged central frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,492 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,167 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear side light slightly affected indicator

Fail 25 Aug 2018 80,167 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear side light slightly affected indicator

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,652 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres wearing on edges and n/s/f slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,843 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,843 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,025 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,708 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 55,708 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front number plate cracking

n/s/f wiperblade splitting

rear brake pads low

rear number plate backing and lettering peeling

slight play detected within n/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 44,600 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,382 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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WM53 HTV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WM53 HTV, 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 WM53 HTV registered?

WM53 HTV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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The MOT history for WM53 HTV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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