2014 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · MJ14 WPX

The 2014 Renault Trafic holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 6 May 2026 at 134,631 miles, with only a slightly damaged nearside obligatory mirror flagged as a minor defect. The maintenance trend over the past two years is broadly stable, with no recurring serious mechanical failures in the most recent test. A pattern of minor advisories persists, but the vehicle has not presented any dangerous or major structural defects at its last two annual inspections. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 12-year-old commercial van. The recorded 5,130 miles added between the May 2025 and May 2026 tests, following a prior interval of 4,520 miles from April 2024, indicates steady annual use of roughly 4,500 to 5,100 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking. The overall annualised average of approximately 11,200 miles aligns with typical light commercial vehicle operation. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. The April 2024 failure identified excessively worn front brake discs, excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, and a worn nearside upper Macpherson strut bush. Although the May 2025 test noted noisy front strut bushes without excessive movement, these items were not flagged as defects in the 2026 pass, suggesting they were likely replaced or repaired after the 2024 failure. A physical inspection of the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and brake disc condition is still advisable to confirm the repairs were carried out to a lasting standard. The nearside rear brake binding noted in April 2024 did not reappear in subsequent tests, indicating it was likely resolved, but a road test should verify the handbrake and rear calipers release cleanly. The recurring minor defects are cosmetic and low-risk. The nearside obligatory mirror has been slightly damaged in three consecutive tests, and the windscreen advisory from 2025 did not reappear in 2026, suggesting a replacement was fitted. The deteriorated front registration plate and cut tyres noted in 2025 also failed to recur, pointing to basic consumable upkeep being addressed between tests. No corrosion, structural integrity, or exhaust emission defects have appeared in the record, which is a positive sign for a vehicle of this age and type.