Renault Trafic Business MOT pass rate & common failures
2,020 MOT tests on the Renault Trafic Business (2019–2021) give it an 86.4% pass rate. That is 4.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.1%. Its most common failure areas are suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (4.7%) and brakes (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and ball joint — brake pads alone was recorded 69 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.4% in the 0-30k band and 32.4% in the 150k+ band, a 25.0-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 12.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Trafic Business model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 340 | 87.1% | 12.9% | Suspension |
| 2020 | 1,294 | 86.6% | 13.4% | Suspension |
| 2021 | 386 | 85.2% | 14.8% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.7% | 94 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 72 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 64 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.7% | 55 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.4% | 49 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.4% | 49 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 33 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.2% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 69 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 48 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 31 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 30 |
| 5 | Washers | 27 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 26 |
| 7 | Coil spring | 22 |
| 8 | Linkage ball joints | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.5% | 252 |
| 2 | Tyres | 11.8% | 239 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.7% | 116 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 109 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.7% | 95 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 80 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 878 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 607 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 269 | 19.7% |
| 90-120k | 171 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 58 | 20.7% |
| 150k+ | 37 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 152 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 479 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 641 | 14.2% |
| 2025 | 678 | 15.9% |
What to check before buying a Renault Trafic Business
- Suspension (4.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (3.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Trafic Business?
86.4% of the 2,020 Renault Trafic Business MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 13.6% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Renault Trafic Business most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 4.7% of tests, then brakes (3.6%).
How much does mileage affect Trafic Business MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.4% for 150k+, a 25.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,020 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.