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BD53 ELW

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,979 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 118,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,763 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door SLIDING DOOR. (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective inter acting with other lights when used. (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber wearing thin.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,185 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 113,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lugs broken. (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Corner of bumper has inner crash bar sticking of bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front washer jet not working.

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,493 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,945 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,069 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,917 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 96,916 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,364 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 70,364 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,240 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 ELW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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