2017 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · MF17 YFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a recent shift toward reactive repairs. While the Traf passed its most recent test on 7 August 2025 at 87,725 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. That failure was significant, involving a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light. The fact that the vehicle passed immediately after these issues suggests the owner addressed the critical faults only when legally required rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,750 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2023, the vehicle covered 5,430 miles with no recorded defects, suggesting a period of good stability. However, the 2,830 miles covered between August 2023 and July 2024 coincided with the flagging of thin brake pads on both the front and rear. This indicates that while the mileage is typical, the wear components are now reaching their natural replacement intervals. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front suspension to ensure the shock absorber replacement was completed correctly and that no further leaks exist. The previous inoperative engine malfunction indicator light recorded in August 2025 is a point of concern; a diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine management unit that could reappear later. Given the thin brake pads noted in 2024, the remaining life of the current pads and discs should be measured to determine if immediate expenditure is required shortly after purchase.