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BD53 ALO

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

119,172 mi
Last recorded119,172 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ALO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 119,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat foam worn through to seat frame

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 117,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn & have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some surface corrosion on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat cushion worn through to frame

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a small leak (5.3.2 (b))

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Jul 2024 117,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn & have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some surface corrosion on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat cushion worn through to frame

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a small leak (5.3.2 (b))

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails & screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drivers seat worn through to frame

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

play & noise in steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,459 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails & screw ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drivers seat worn through to frame

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

play & noise in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat worn through to frame

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Fail 16 Aug 2022 114,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat worn through to frame

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drivers seat worn through to frame

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 18 Aug 2020 112,395 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 108,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative NOT WORKING AT TIME OF TEST. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,031 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,085 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,085 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,734 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,755 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 89,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,907 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in nearside steering rack link arm

Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,702 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,326 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,699 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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BD53 ALO is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD53 ALO, 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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BD53 ALO is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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