2017 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · BL17 WTA

The 2017 Renault Trafic currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 26 November 2025 at 86,301 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed rather than consistently improving. That most recent test followed a failure on the same day, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL, a non-functioning offside and central rear stop lamp, a defective number plate lamp, and front brake pads worn to just 2mm. The immediate retest passed, suggesting the lighting faults and pad wear were addressed promptly, yet the need to replace pads so close to the test date raises questions about whether routine brake inspections were being carried out in the preceding months. Earlier records show a clean pass in November 2024 at 76,238 miles with zero defects, which indicates the vehicle was in reasonable mechanical order at that point. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between November 2022 at 51,154 miles and November 2023 at 64,370 miles, the van covered roughly 13,200 miles in a year. The following year it added approximately 11,863 miles to reach 76,238, and in the most leading up to November 2025 it added 10,063 miles. This equates to an annual average of around 9,600 miles across the full nine-year span, which is typical for a working light commercial vehicle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the MOT entries align sensibly with the mileage accumulation, suggesting the history is genuine and the vehicle has been in regular use rather than standing idle for long periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. In the November 2023 test at 64,370 miles, the tester noted slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, along with light oil misting from the nearside front shock absorber. These advisories were not flagged in the 2024 or 2025 tests, which could mean they were repaired, but equally they may simply not have deteriorated enough to warrant a repeat mention. A physical inspection of the front end, including ball joint boots, shock absorber condition, and anti-roll bar links, is advisable. The front brake pads were at 2mm in November 2025, so checking disc condition and pad thickness now is essential given how recently they were replaced. The recurring tyre wear advisories on both front and rear axles across multiple years suggest the van may have been driven hard or inconsistently inflated, so a thorough check of tyre condition, alignment, and any signs of uneven wear on the 215/60/17 fitment would be prudent.