RENAULT TRAFIC2003 · 1.9L DIESEL

The Renault Trafic passed its most recent MOT on 29 January 2026 at 132,028 miles, but the underlying trend is neither stable nor improving. Corrosion and worn steering components flagged in earlier tests persist. The tester recorded weak washers, nearside rear wheel arch corrosion, and brake and suspension components corroded at the latest examination. This van carries a long pattern of repeated advisories and two failure events, indicating deferred maintenance rather than resolution. Recorded mileage sits at 132,028 against a 2003 build, an average of roughly 5,740 miles per year. The data shows almost no accumulation: 130,004 miles on 8 February 2024, 130,786 by 20 January 2025, and 132,028 by 29 January 2026. Such low yearly use over 23 years suggests long standing periods, which accelerates corrosion on exposed structural and mechanical parts without wearing out consumables through regular motion. Recurring faults demand physical inspection before purchase. The tester logged coil spring corrosion on both front and rear axles from February 2024 through January 2025, with rear springs described as heavily corroded. Front anti-roll bar D bushes wore but held tolerance, and play in the steering rack inner joints appeared at every 2024 and 2025 test. These are not minor consumable items; they point to ageing suspension geometry and potential rack wear. Brake condition requires direct checks. The January 2025 failure cited service brake efficiency below requirements and a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber, while both rear brake hoses showed ferrule corrosion across multiple tests. The current pass still notes corroded brake and suspension components. A buyer should lift the van, probe spring seats and brake lines for structural rust, and verify steering rack play and shock sealing on a road test.