2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

579 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 579 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  4. Washers: not working5.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.0%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.3%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.8%
  2. Brakes46.3%
  3. Suspension42.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)16.8%
  5. Body & chassis15.7%
  6. Steering12.4%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2002 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 579 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).