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AP53 AZB

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,027 mi
Last recorded87,027 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AZB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,027 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow & noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,096 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 85,096 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,353 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroding @ fuel filler

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroding @ fuel filler

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears + osr outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 80,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper top shock mounting occasionally noisy when wheels turned

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper top shock mounting occasionally noisy when wheels turned

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,841 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,261 miles

hazard button sticky

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,260 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

center stop light not working no wiring visable

hazard button sticky

washers partly blocked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,176 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

frt h/brake cable below lever corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,425 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 31,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,460 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,889 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AP53 AZB is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 AZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP53 AZB registered?

AP53 AZB is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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