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YM53 VFV

2004 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,146 mi
Last recorded188,146 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 VFV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 188,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 169,911 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 169,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 153,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 129,032 miles

Crack in off side lower screen

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 119,179 miles

Slight play in off & near side rack

light oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 119,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in off & near side rack

light oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 107,367 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Jan 2011 107,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,613 miles

Bonnet stay catch broken.

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

Nearside wiper blade just starting to split at end

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 79,613 miles

Bonnet stay catch broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside wiper blade just starting to split at end

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,523 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 61,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,210 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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YM53 VFV is a 2004 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,155 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YM53 VFV, 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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What year was YM53 VFV registered?

YM53 VFV is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 VFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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