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BG53 VXN

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

177,789 mi
Last recorded177,789 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 177,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 177,789 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 172,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 30 Jun 2023 172,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 30 Jun 2022 168,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 168,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 164,347 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front dampers misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 164,345 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded through jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front dampers misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 164,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack worn

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,700 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 146,700 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 135,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 124,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 96,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 96,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 90,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 90,367 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 74,216 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 74,216 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 60,596 miles

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 7 May 2008 47,374 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,373 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,903 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,866 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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