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BG53 UWM

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,874 mi
Last recorded142,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,874 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,337 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,333 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,298 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 94,298 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,652 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,504 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 UWM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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