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Y5 MWK

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

156,833 mi
Last recorded156,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MWK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 156,833 miles

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

front outriggers corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 156,813 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

front outriggers corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 152,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2024 145,606 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 145,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 141,393 miles

both front shockers damp

condition of headlamp lenses

Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,073 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cracking and perish (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 137,037 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cracking and perish (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,490 miles

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

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

corrosion both rear brake discs outer faces

Fail 1 Oct 2020 129,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

corrosion both rear brake discs outer faces

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,205 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 120,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,427 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,359 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,937 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,527 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 102,466 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2013 96,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,148 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 May 2012 90,148 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 80,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,152 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 66,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,682 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 49,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,657 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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Y5 MWK is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 Y5 MWK, 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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Y5 MWK is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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