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BG53 RFZ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,460 mi
Last recorded158,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RFZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 158,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 158,459 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 143,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 134,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,927 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 113,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,350 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 103,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 85,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Fail 24 Sep 2008 85,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2007 76,313 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,243 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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BG53 RFZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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