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BG53 JMX

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,820 mi
Last recorded182,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JMX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 182,820 miles

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2020 177,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 170,809 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 161,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 142,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 138,252 miles

engine has oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 138,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,099 miles

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

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,989 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,420 miles

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

passenger wiper split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

passenger wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,902 miles

front & rear brake pads more than 50% worn

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slight wear

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2009 69,311 miles

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

slight play from steering rack

Fail 22 May 2009 69,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play from steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,407 miles

nearside front tyre on wear indicators

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 7 Dec 2007 61,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE - nearside front internal door handle insecure - door can be opened from inside vehicle

STRONG ADVISE - nearside front seat belts difficult to latch into stalks but do secure and release

STRONG ADVISE - nearside front track rod end becoming worn

both front brakes binding slightly

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre on wear indicators

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

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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BG53 JMX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG53 JMX, 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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BG53 JMX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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