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YY54 LJZ

2004 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,828 mi
Last recorded198,828 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Trafic109,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 198,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 195,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 194,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 191,677 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 191,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 187,854 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 187,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front bonnet release siezed

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 185,064 miles

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective below limit ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 185,063 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective below limit ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,790 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front seat belt sometimes difficult to disconnect

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position light dim

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

serv light on

spare tyre below limit

Fail 30 Oct 2017 184,790 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear handbrake level on caliper stuck in on position

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front seat belt sometimes difficult to disconnect

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position light dim

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

serv light on

spare tyre below limit

Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,707 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

drivrs seat belt slightlt stiff to remove

Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,815 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perised

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 76,371 miles

aig bag light on

keg broken in lock but fuctions ok

mil light on /service

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,600 miles

air fresheners (not in drivers view)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,545 miles

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 Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,278 miles

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

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

movement evident in offside steering track rod end

possible offside front brake pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,133 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 37,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,082 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

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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YY54 LJZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YY54 LJZ, 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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YY54 LJZ is a 2004 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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