2017 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · MF17 YFH

The 2017 Renault Trafic currently holds a valid MOT issued on 23 October 2025 at 132,140 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly improving. The October 2025 pass came just eight days after a failure for worn front brake pads and a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, indicating the previous owner addressed those items promptly. Earlier corrosion advisories on rear shock absorbers and both rear coil springs, noted in October 2024, do not appear to have been flagged as failures in the most recent test, suggesting either repair or that the corrosion had not worsened to a point of failure by the October 2025 inspection. The recorded mileage of 132,140 miles over approximately nine years equates to roughly 14,682 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The MOT history shows a notable gap between September 2023 at 101,784 miles and October 2024 at 117,823 miles, representing 16,039 miles covered in just over twelve months. A further 14,317 miles were added between October 2024 and October 2025. This sustained high annual mileage points to regular long-distance or intensive commercial use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The MOT record itself is consistent, with annual tests filed each autumn, and no significant gaps in the testing history. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking components during any in-person inspection. The October 2025 failure identified a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, a critical steering and suspension component that, if neglected, can cause unpredictable handling. The front brake pads were also flagged as wearing thin at the same test, and the September 2023 advisory noted worn and pitted front brake discs. Together, these suggest the front braking system has seen sustained heavy use and should be inspected for disc thickness, pad material remaining, and caliper operation. The rear suspension warrants similar scrutiny. Corroded rear shock absorbers and corroded rear coil springs were flagged as advisories in both the 2023 and 2024 tests. While the October 2025 pass indicates these did not deteriorate to failure standard within the following year, corrosion on structural suspension components in a high-mileage commercial van is a long-term concern. A thorough underbody inspection for rust progression, particularly around mounting points and sub-frame bushes, is advisable.