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YF54 HLE

2004 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,683 mi
Last recorded157,683 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 HLE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,683 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 156,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 156,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 155,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 155,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 153,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,153 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 142,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

[Hand brake has excess travel]

Fail 1 Mar 2019 142,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside at tank clips (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested tested but aborted due to excessive levels upwards of 6.50 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release mechanism loose in cab

chip on screen in center

engine has significant misfire when accelerated

front brake disks corroding

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

nearside front inner door handle insecure

nearside front shock absorber light mist of oil

nearside sill crushed

slight earth fault on offside rear light cluster

Pass 2 Mar 2018 135,584 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,582 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,524 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 112,524 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,519 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,379 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,379 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,264 miles

rear brake discs are starting to corrode but not affecting brake performance.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,989 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,243 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,243 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YF54 HLE is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF54 HLE, 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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YF54 HLE is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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