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YA53 LKJ

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,530 mi
Last recorded169,530 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 169,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S N/S OUT RIGGERS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 169,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S N/S OUT RIGGERS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 160,508 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUT RIGGERS CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 160,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUT RIGGERS CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DAMAGED OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 139,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate srs light illuminated briefly then went off for remainder of test (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 139,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate srs light illuminated briefly then went off for remainder of test (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,285 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable frayed

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,123 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 131,112 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 119,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,418 miles

1.n/s rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 108,640 miles

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

Spare wheel tread below 1.6mm

Fail 21 Mar 2012 108,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel tread below 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 62,519 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,997 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,153 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 39,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

spare tyre is punctured

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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YA53 LKJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA53 LKJ, 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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YA53 LKJ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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