CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF53 FDG

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,532 mi
Last recorded156,532 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 156,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2019 150,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,038 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 142,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 134,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 15 Oct 2016 126,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 119,930 miles

front windscreen cracked but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Oct 2015 119,930 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (1.8)

Headlamp insecure both fronts (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front windscreen cracked but not materially affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,545 miles

front windscreen cracked but stills gives the driver a clear view of the road

Fail 24 Oct 2014 114,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front windscreen cracked but stills gives the driver a clear view of the road

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,417 miles

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

bonnet catch siezed

Fail 25 Oct 2013 110,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

bonnet catch siezed

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2011 98,260 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor cond

rear disc's scorn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 93,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor cond

rear disc's scorn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,924 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 88,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,110 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 59,767 miles

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

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
Full Renault Trafic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF53 FDG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BF53 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 FDG?

You can check the full history of BF53 FDG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF53 FDG registered?

BF53 FDG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BF53 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 FDG shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 FDG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF53 FDG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.