Renault Trafic MOT Results

Registered in 2004
45.2% pass rate
from 3,501 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2004 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (93% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 11% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (77% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (41% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (47% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.94% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.086% fail on Axles
      • 0.057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Axle
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (22% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.057% fail on Battery(ies) (91% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.086% fail on Switch
    • 0.54% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.057% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.057% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.057% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 23% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (26% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
        • 0.029% fail on Pivot
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (45% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (21% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal (86% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.057% fail on Valves
      • 0.029% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.029% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 14% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 9.7% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.89% fail on View to rear
      • 0.89% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
  • 13% fail on Steering (88% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.029% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.029% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.086% fail on Other components
      • 0.057% fail on Rams
      • 0.029% fail on Pump
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.057% fail on Steering column
    • 0.029% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.029% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts (31% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (30% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (33% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (33% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.029% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (55% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.057% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on System
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Body (46% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel (69% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.057% fail on Bracket
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers (66% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.086% fail on Cabs (77% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.086% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.057% fail on Carrier
    • 0.057% fail on Load security
      • 0.057% fail on Loading door
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (55% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.029% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.89% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.057% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.057% fail on Undertray
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.057% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.029% fail on Belt(s)/padding