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YL14 VZJ

2014 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,568 mi
Last recorded207,568 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Trafic87,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 207,568 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 207,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 193,164 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 193,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Feb 2024 187,757 miles

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

chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2023 187,737 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed canvass exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found with bar in-between lower arm & hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2022 180,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 177,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 177,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 159,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 159,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 126,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,554 miles

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

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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YL14 VZJ is a 2014 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 87,512 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 YL14 VZJ, 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 12 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YL14 VZJ is a 2014 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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