2015 Renault Trafic 1.6L Diesel · SR02 AUT

The 2015 Renault Trafic passed its most recent MOT on 18 April 2026 at 145,622 miles, less than two months ago, meaning the certificate is still very fresh. That test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and a non-obligatory upper stop lamp not working. Advisories of this nature point to consumable wear rather than serious mechanical failure, but the fact that both front tyres were borderline at the same test suggests basic upkeep has been reactive rather than proactive. The overall maintenance trend is stable rather than rapidly deteriorating, yet there is no evidence of a systematic improvement in underlying wear items. The vehicle has covered roughly 13,200 miles per year, which is high for an eleven-year-old van. Accumulation accelerated noticeably between March 2023 at 112,248 miles and April 2024 at 125,006 miles, when around 12,800 miles were added in just over twelve months. A further jump of nearly 19,000 miles followed in the year to April 2025, before the final 11,500 miles were covered in the twelve months to April 2026. This pattern indicates sustained heavy use, likely long-distance or fully laden work cycles, placing above-average stress on suspension bushes, steering joints, braking components, and drivetrain mounts. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering, given the recurring sub-frame pin or bush wear noted in both April 2024 tests and the excessive track rod end play that caused the April 2024 failure. Although the bush wear was not deemed severe enough to fail the car in the advisory, combined with high mileage and repeated loading, it warrants checking for play, knocking, and uneven tyre wear. The ABS warning lamp fault that also caused the 2024 failure should be verified as fully resolved, ideally with a diagnostic scan rather than relying solely on the later pass. Braking and structural integrity deserve equal attention. High annual mileage on a commercial van accelerates wear on brake discs, pads, and calipers, so a thorough check of braking performance and any signs of binding or uneven deposition is sensible. Inspect the sub-frame, suspension mounting points, and load floor for corrosion or cracking, particularly if the vehicle has been used for heavy payloads or stood idle between intensive periods. The recurring tyre wear pattern, especially on the nearside front, hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that should be confirmed with a four-wheel alignment check before purchase.