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Renault Trafic

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,870 cc

L40 MDFMOT history

L40 MDF is a silver diesel Renault Trafic first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

L40 MDF silver Renault Trafic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
215,747 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Trafic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MDF was last recorded at 215,747 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 16,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,066 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
16,681 miles
Average per year
9,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,747 miles
  • 2021 – 199,066 miles
  • 2019 – 180,498 miles
  • 2018 – 168,428 miles
  • 2017 – 167,020 miles
  • 2016 – 160,272 miles
  • 2015 – 156,520 miles
  • 2014 – 150,618 miles
  • 2013 – 143,797 miles
  • 2012 – 137,680 miles
  • 2011 – 129,983 miles
  • 2010 – 118,520 miles
  • 2009 – 111,279 miles
  • 2007 – 83,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear handbrake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    215,747 miles
    Test number
    792351055708
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail215,747 miles (+16,681)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,747 miles
    Test number
    823574791491
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass199,066 miles (+18,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,066 miles
    Test number
    138809201781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,498 miles
    Test number
    735746284954
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar links slight wear

  5. Fail180,498 miles (+12,070)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,498 miles
    Test number
    254192155408
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar links slight wear

  6. Pass168,428 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,428 miles
    Test number
    642012251267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass167,020 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,020 miles
    Test number
    441108221962
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded

  8. Fail167,020 miles (+6,748)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,020 miles
    Test number
    466724948781
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded

  9. Pass160,272 miles (+3,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,272 miles
    Test number
    840457488468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner rack arm slight play

  10. Pass156,520 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,520 miles
    Test number
    219337545131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,507 miles (+5,889)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,507 miles
    Test number
    888956745176
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass150,618 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,618 miles
    Test number
    766320344104
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers slight oil leak
    • NoteNearside inner steering rack ball joint slight wear

  13. Fail150,618 miles (+6,821)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,618 miles
    Test number
    616580144113
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers slight oil leak
    • NoteNearside inner steering rack ball joint slight wear

  14. Pass143,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    143,797 miles
    Test number
    206790743437
    • NoteFront shock absorbers slight oil leak

  15. Fail143,797 miles (+6,117)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,797 miles
    Test number
    696627033141
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers slight oil leak

  16. Pass137,680 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,680 miles
    Test number
    986578132199
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers leaking oil

  17. Fail137,680 miles (+7,697)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,680 miles
    Test number
    299078832491
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers leaking oil

  18. Pass129,983 miles (+11,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,983 miles
    Test number
    925696331110
    • NoteSlight play in both track rod inner pivots

  19. Pass118,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    712390530132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,520 miles (+7,241)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    332317020119
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in nearside steering rack inner arm

  21. Pass111,279 miles (+27,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,279 miles
    Test number
    791037329135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    714814107375
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L40 MDF

Does L40 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MDF expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MDF?
The MOT on L40 MDF expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MDF done?
L40 MDF was recorded at 215,747 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 9,001 miles a year.
Has L40 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MDF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 MDF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 MDF find?
L40 MDF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 1 more.

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