2019 Renault Trafic Business — MOT failures & pass rate
340 MOT tests on the 2019 Renault Trafic Business are in this dataset, and 87.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.9% of the time, so this is 3.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (4.7%) and brakes (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and linkage ball joints — headlamp aim alone was recorded 15 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.6% in the 0-30k band and 15.6% in the 90-120k band, a 7.1-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 19.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.7% | 16 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.1% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joints | 8 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.7% | 33 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.8% | 23 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.1% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.2% | 11 |
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 | 140 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 98 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 15.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 85 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 77 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 82 | 19.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Trafic Business
On a 2019 Trafic Business, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (4.1% 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 (3.5% 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
How many 2019 Renault Trafic Businesss pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 340 2019 Renault Trafic Business MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Trafic Business?
Suspension, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by brakes (4.1%).
Does the 2019 Trafic Business get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 340 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.