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BD53 FZX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 134,349 miles

Front Front suspension coroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,762 miles

0 emmisions tested

general underbody and suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2024 130,771 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,613 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,443 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 125,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,164 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes

Front brake discs badly corroded & pads appear to be low

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

Osf tyre wearing low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2018 117,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes

Front brake discs badly corroded & pads appear to be low

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

Osf tyre wearing low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 114,018 miles

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs corroding on surfaces

nearside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators

offside rear brake fluctuating slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2016 112,021 miles

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,756 miles

corrosion to some suspension components

front brake discs corroding

front no plate cracked

oil leak

play at nsf steering track rod

Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to some suspension components

front brake discs corroding

front no plate cracked

oil leak

play at nsf steering track rod

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,770 miles

crack in front number plate

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded on surfaces

Fail 24 Oct 2014 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in front number plate

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded on surfaces

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracks in front number plate

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded on surfaces

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,402 miles

front no plate cracked

slight play at ns steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,623 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 101,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn & lipped

front no plate cracked

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2009 65,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,520 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 FZX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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