2017 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · ML17 OCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 145,608 miles passed, the volume of advisories suggests a shift from proactive maintenance to reactive repairs. The transition from a clean record in late 2023 to multiple defects in 2025 highlights that components are now reaching the end of their service life. The vehicle has covered 145,608 miles over approximately nine years, averaging over 16,000 miles per annum. This high-mile profile is consistent with commercial application but accelerates the degradation of drivetrain and chassis components. There is a significant jump in mileage between March 2022 and January 2023, where the vehicle covered over 30,000 miles in less than a year. This rapid accumulation likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the braking system and the failure of the anti-roll bar linkages noted in more recent MOT tests. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front end geometry, as the tester flagged both offside and nearside track rod ends with slight play in 2025. These issues, combined with the previously noted anti-roll bar bushes from 2024, indicate the front suspension assembly requires immediate attention to prevent uneven tyre wear and steering instability. The brake discs are consistently being pitted or scored across multiple years, and the nearside rear pads are now flagged as thin, suggesting that a full brake overhaul is likely necessary to ensure safe stopping performance. The tyres also show signs of neglect, with the 2025 record noting a nearside front tyre at the legal limit and a perished offside tyre. Given the high mileage and the recurring nature of suspension faults, a physical inspection should check for structural corrosion on the underbody, which is common in vans of this age. The data suggests a vehicle that has been used hard, where minor consumable faults are now failing in quick succession.