2014 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · YG14 DXZ

The 2014 Renault Trafic passed its most recent MOT on 4 March 2026 at 133,381 miles, but the result is not a clean bill of health. Three advisories were recorded: a damaged offside front lower windscreen, worn and pitted rear brake discs on both sides, and corrosion on the rear lower axle. These items did not cause a failure, yet they signal that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related deterioration is becoming visible. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than rapidly worsening, but the pattern of recurring brake and suspension faults suggests that previous upkeep has been reactive rather than preventative. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a light commercial vehicle of this age. Between 15 February 2023 at 119,771 miles and 23 February 2025 at 129,706 miles, the van covered roughly 9,935 miles over two years, then added a further 3,675 miles in the thirteen months leading to the March 2026 test. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance, and the overall annual average of around 11,100 miles aligns with typical commercial use. The record is sparse, with only five tests spanning just over three years, so a full service history would add useful context that the MOT alone cannot provide. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system. The March 2026 advisory for worn and pitted rear brake discs follows a February 2024 failure for an excessively binding offside rear service brake and inadequate parking brake effort on the same side. That combination points to a caliper or hydraulic issue that may have been partially addressed but not fully resolved. The rear lower axle corrosion flagged in 2026 also warrants a thorough underside inspection, particularly around mounting points and suspension linkages, because corrosion in that area can compromise structural integrity if left unchecked. The front suspension deserves scrutiny as well. The February 2024 failure for excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint was a wear item that should have been replaced promptly, but there is no later advisory to confirm the repair has held. A physical check for uneven tyre wear, vague steering, or knocks over bumps would verify the current condition. Beyond these specific items, the van's age and mileage mean that consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and fluid service intervals should be confirmed directly, as the MOT record alone offers no evidence of routine servicing between tests.