2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

10,619 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,619 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play15.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    446 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    381 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.6%
  2. Steering19.3%
  3. Lights & electrics14.7%
  4. Brakes11.9%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2015 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2015 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,619 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).