2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

4,160 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,160 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.3%
  2. Suspension28.6%
  3. Brakes27.4%
  4. Steering15.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Body & chassis8.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  8. Tyres6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.5%

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 2013 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2013 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,160 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).