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YM04 GYX

2004 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 GYX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded slightly, should clean up with road use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front jacking points corroded and weak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 102,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded slightly, should clean up with road use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front jacking points corroded and weak

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 102,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside and offside front jacking points corroded and weak

Pass 10 Jan 2024 100,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 100,024 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,166 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor out riger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Mar 2022 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play BOLT ON JOINT MARKED WITH CRYON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT CHASSI OUT RIGGERS MARKED WITH CRYON HAS HOLES N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORD SHOWING DAMAGED DUE TO LOW PRESSURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL 4 UNEVEN WEAR O/S/R CALIPER LEVERS NOT RETURNING TO STOPS RUSTY OLD CALIPERS SERVICE CHECK SOON ALL BRAKES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLEAN GREASE ALL BRAKE PIPES RE PRESSURE CHECK FRONT TO HOSES WORST CHECK NOW (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE INNER SCORED WOTRN CHANGE SOON REARS RUSTY WORN CHECK STRIP SOON ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BOTH REARS OLD PERRISHED CHECK TYRE PRESSURES MOOR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERBODY DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES SUP RUBBERS GENERAL METAL FATIGE BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES WAX OIL GREASE PREENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,998 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers N/S & O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,829 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 86,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking Brake Linkage Siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 84,286 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank retaining strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 80,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,318 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 70,316 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2014 64,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,717 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,040 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,038 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,072 miles

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

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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YM04 GYX is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Red 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 YM04 GYX, 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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YM04 GYX is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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