2021 Renault Trafic LL30 B-Ness Energy DCI 2.0L Diesel · MW21 RYH

The 2021 Renault Trafic currently holds a valid MOT issued on 29 May 2026 at 75,261 miles, but the preceding maintenance trend is mixed and points to a vehicle that has been worked hard rather than meticulously maintained. The most recent pass came only after a failure on 21 May 2026 at the same recorded mileage, where the tester flagged a worn brake pedal, a nearside front tyre with exposed cords, and an offside rear tyre cut deep enough to reach the ply. The fact that the mileage did not move between the failure and the pass suggests either a short retest loop or a data entry anomaly, but either way it confirms that fundamental consumable items were neglected right up to the current certificate. A recurring advisory for light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber has appeared at every test since May 2024, indicating a slow, unresolved fluid seepage that has persisted across three consecutive annual inspections rather than being rectified. At roughly 15,052 miles per year, this Trafic sits well above the average annual mileage for a five-year-old van, which places disproportionate stress on suspension bushes, brake components, drivetrain mounts, and tyre sidewalls. The MOT record shows a jump from 45,092 miles in May 2024 to 69,896 miles in May 2025, a gain of 24,804 miles in twelve months, followed by a further 5,365 miles by May 2026. That sustained high-intensity use is consistent with long-distance commercial work rather than light local deliveries, and the tyre damage recorded in 2026 reinforces the picture of a vehicle that has been driven hard without always being inspected closely between services. A buyer should treat the front suspension as the primary area of concern. The 2025 failure identified an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, which is a critical steering and structural component, yet the subsequent pass in 2026 did not flag the same item, suggesting it may have been replaced or re-tested without a full rectification being documented. The persistent oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, combined with the worn brake pedal noted in May 2026, points to a front end that has taken a lot of punishment and would benefit from a thorough inspection of lower wishbones, track rod ends, and brake calipers for uneven wear or binding. Tyre condition is another clear weak spot. Exposed cords and deep sidewall cuts appearing in the same test indicate that this vehicle has likely been run on under-inflated or damaged tyres, which places additional stress on suspension geometry and wheel bearings. Before purchase, a prospective buyer should inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres, check for uneven brake disc wear and pad thickness, and have a workshop put the van on a ramp to examine the subframe and suspension mounting points for corrosion or cracking. The high-mileage, high-use profile means that even though the current MOT is valid, the underlying mechanical condition is likely to be tired rather than reassuring.