2010 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · LL10 EJN

The MOT record for this 2010 Renault Trafic shows a current roadworthy status following the 09 July 2025 pass, issued one week after a prior failure on 02 July 2025. Both 2025 test entries carry no defect notes, indicating the cause of the earlier fail was rectified before the same-month retest. An earlier failure on 13 March 2024 and a 08 February 2023 failure preceded the pass recorded the same day in February 2023, again without defect detail. Across five recorded tests spanning 2023 to 2025, two passes and three failures have occurred, with no advisories logged on either the pass or fail certificates. The lack of advisory data is a limitation; without itemised defect or advisory codes, the precise nature of the recurring failures cannot be determined from this record alone. Mileage sits at 80,112 miles on a vehicle of approximately sixteen years, equating to an average of around 5,000 miles annually. This figure is markedly below typical commercial vehicle usage for a Trafic of this vintage, which commonly sees substantially higher annual accumulation given fleet or light commercial duties. The absence of recorded mileage on the MOT certificates provided prevents verification of how the odometer progressed between the February 2023, March 2024, and July 2025 tests. Low annual mileage on a commercial platform can reflect sporadic use or extended standing periods, both of which carry separate mechanical implications, including brake caliper seizure from inactivity and deterioration of rubber components, suspension bushes, and fluid seals. Given the failure-on-retest pattern and the absence of advisory information, a prospective buyer should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on the brake system, including caliper slide pins, discs, and pads, given the documented July 2025 failure. Close attention should also be directed at the suspension, including coil springs, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bar bushes, alongside a thorough check for structural corrosion on the rear axle, subframe, and load-bearing cross members, which are common concerns on Transverse/Quickshift-generation Trafics of this age. A handheld OBD-II scan for any stored emission, ABS, or engine management fault codes should be carried out, alongside verification of the brake fluid age and condition of the exhaust mounting rubbers and flexible joint. Confirmation of the full mileage history via a service record or HPI check is also advisable given the unusually low recorded annual mileage for a vehicle of this type.