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BF53 FMX

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,690 mi
Last recorded121,690 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FMX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,648 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 99,559 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,308 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft gear box oil leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,763 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,526 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,249 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,059 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,359 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,359 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,816 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 40,816 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,721 miles

unable to see brake pads through wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,657 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 FMX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BF53 FMX, 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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What year was BF53 FMX registered?

BF53 FMX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BF53 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 FMX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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