2013 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · CM53 RKS

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 129,636 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories regarding steering and suspension components. The persistence of play in the steering rack inner joints, which appeared in February 2025 and remained into March 2026, indicates that the owner is allowing progressive mechanical wear to continue rather than addressing faults before they reach a point of failure. The recorded mileage of 129,636 miles over 13 years averages to approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical commercial or utility use for this model. There is a significant gap in the data between February 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered over 5,000 miles in a short window. This period coincides with a major MOT failure in February 2025 at 126,732 miles, where the vehicle failed on numerous counts including emissions and electrical components, suggesting a lack of preventative maintenance during that specific interval. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The record shows recurring issues with ball joints, track rod ends, and suspension arms, specifically noting the offside front Macpherson strut. The 2025 failure also highlighted excessively worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes, which suggests the entire chassis is under significant stress. Furthermore, the emissions failure in early 2025 indicates the engine health or emissions control system may be degrading, which should be verified with a smoke test to ensure the vehicle is not running inefficiently.