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BF53 NFU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

287,514 mi
Last recorded287,514 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 NFU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 287,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 274,711 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 261,138 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 257,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen Damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2022 257,271 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen Damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2021 245,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 234,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 217,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 205,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 188,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 178,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 1 Aug 2016 178,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front oil leak engine/gearbox

Pass 3 Jul 2015 175,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 175,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 171,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 169,490 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

possible gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 165,996 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 165,996 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs thin

front pads appear low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 159,557 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 159,557 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

rearpads appearlow

Pass 17 Sep 2010 137,203 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 137,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 125,641 miles

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

n/s steering rack has some play.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 125,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s steering rack has some play.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 114,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 114,606 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,531 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,531 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 NFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

BF53 NFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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