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BJ53 GKK

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

176,715 mi
Last recorded176,715 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GKK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 176,715 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wet weather

Fail 3 Nov 2018 176,715 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wet weather

Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nsr light lense damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2017 161,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nsr light lense damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2016 153,365 miles

park brake cable corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 153,360 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

park brake cable corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 147,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 147,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight craccking on both rear tyers

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,931 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front chassis section /sill corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 137,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank strap broken

offside front chassis section /sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 134,687 miles

steering rack ends worn

corrosion to handbrake cables

rear brake pads worn

Fail 13 Jul 2012 134,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to handbrake cables

rear brake pads worn

steering rack ends worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 129,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 129,903 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 127,280 miles

front discs worn

front strut top mounts worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 127,280 miles

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

front discs worn

front strut top mounts worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 125,415 miles

light pitting to discs

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Jul 2009 125,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light pitting to discs

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 123,038 miles

very slight movement in o/side and n/side rack ends

Fail 11 Jul 2008 123,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight movement in o/side and n/side rack ends

Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,833 miles

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

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

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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BJ53 GKK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BJ53 GKK, 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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BJ53 GKK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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