2009 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · AJ59 TCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs on recurring mechanical components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 84,556 miles passed with only an advisory for a corroded offside front coil spring, previous records show a pattern of addressing faults only after a test failure. The overall condition appears relatively stable but suggests that the owner tends to react to issues once they prevent an MOT pass rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 17 years old, the vehicle shows a notably low mileage of 84,556 miles, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage is reflected in the timeline, with only 4,039 miles covered between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests. However, low mileage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber and metal components, which is evidenced by the reports of perishing tyres, deteriorated drive shaft boots, and pitted brake discs appearing over time despite the low distance driven. A buyer must carefully inspect the steering and suspension assembly, as the nearside front inner rack joint was flagged for play in both 2023 and 2024. The persistent issue with pitted and scored brake discs across all wheels indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, leading to surface corrosion that has compromised the surfaces. The corroded offside front coil spring noted in 2025 should be monitored for structural fractures to prevent sudden failure. Additionally, the drive shaft boots should be checked for any further tears, as previous failures indicate a vulnerability to lack of lubrication which leads to premature joint failure.