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BF53 FKG

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

215,159 mi
Last recorded215,159 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FKG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 215,159 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Rear lamp in poor condition

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 215,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Rear lamp in poor condition

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2016 209,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear lights in poor condition

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side all lights (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 209,542 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear lights in poor condition

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side all lights (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 203,778 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2014 195,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 195,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 191,619 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 191,607 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 186,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Offside rear coil spring in poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 186,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Offside rear coil spring in poor condition

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 181,575 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing worn slightly

Fail 31 May 2011 181,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper blades in poor condition

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing worn slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 171,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 171,805 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 133,534 miles

1. slight noise from nearside front diff/ wheel bearing, 2. slight play in rack arms.

Pass 6 May 2008 100,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 100,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 53,022 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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BF53 FKG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FKG, 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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BF53 FKG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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