2007 Renault Trafic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 33,250 MOT tests, the 2007 Renault Trafic recorded a 68.0% pass rate. That is 2.8 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (19.6%) and suspension (18.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, ball joint and rigid brake pipes — track rod end alone was recorded 3,257 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 26.3% in the 0-30k band and 32.6% in the 150k+ band, a 6.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 43.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 6,527 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.6% | 6,180 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.7% | 5,559 |
| 4 | Steering | 9.5% | 3,152 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.6% | 2,530 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 1,915 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 3,257 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 3,092 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,828 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 2,535 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 2,479 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 1,742 |
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 | 43.6% | 14,513 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.6% | 11,158 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.0% | 7,991 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 21.9% | 7,290 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.8% | 5,583 |
| 6 | Visibility | 11.5% | 3,834 |
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 | 133 | 26.3% |
| 30-60k | 547 | 21.6% |
| 60-90k | 2,435 | 28.7% |
| 90-120k | 5,694 | 31.7% |
| 120-150k | 8,581 | 32.6% |
| 150k+ | 15,815 | 32.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 33,202 | 32.0% |
| Petrol | 48 | 27.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,176 | 32.3% |
| 2022 | 7,609 | 32.1% |
| 2023 | 6,706 | 31.9% |
| 2024 | 5,816 | 31.9% |
| 2025 | 4,943 | 31.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Trafic
On a 2007 Trafic, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (18.6% 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 (16.7% 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.
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 2007 Renault Trafics pass their MOT?
68.0% of the 33,250 2007 Renault Trafic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Renault Trafic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by suspension (18.6%).
Does the 2007 Trafic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.3% in the 0-30k band to 32.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 33,250 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.