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AV53 LEX

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LEX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 135,045 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 135,043 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 132,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 128,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 122,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 115,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 115,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,632 miles

Central Front Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 108,632 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))

Central Front Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,927 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 102,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 95,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,908 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,353 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack shaft

Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,353 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack shaft

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,108 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 45,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,635 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight worn outer edge

service light on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight worn outer edge

service light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,494 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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AV53 LEX is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 AV53 LEX, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV53 LEX registered?

AV53 LEX is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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