2007 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · GP57 DLE

The most recent MOT was on 2025-11-26 — just over six months ago — and it shows a split result: one test passed, one failed, both at exactly 162,812 miles. The failure was due to an active ABS warning lamp, which is a safety-critical fault requiring diagnosis and repair before the vehicle can legally be driven. A clear recurring pattern emerges across all three years of MOT history: persistent oil leakage (not excessive, but consistently noted), ongoing brake wear (front pads and discs flagged in 2024 and rear pads in 2023), and progressive suspension and wheel-end issues — including a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint in 2024 and nearside front wheel bearing play in the same year. The ABS fault in late 2025 adds a new, serious layer to this trend. The condition trend is worsening. Minor advisories in 2023 (oil leak, rear pads) escalated to multiple failures in 2024 (ball joint, MIL light, headlamp, tyres, brakes, bearings), then to an ABS system failure in 2025. No major faults have been resolved or downgraded — instead, new ones appear while older ones persist. At 162,812 miles and 19 years old, the vehicle’s average of ~8,569 miles per year is broadly typical for its age. This suggests steady, moderate use rather than extreme high-mileage strain or long-term dormancy — though the accumulation of suspension, brake, and drivetrain faults implies the vehicle has seen real-world working life, likely with some deferred maintenance. The oil leak remains minor and non-urgent, but its persistence across five MOTs warrants investigation into source and potential long-term impact.