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BJ53 OLG

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OLG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025
Fail 10 Feb 2025

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear tyre at 1.8mm

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre at 1.8mm

Pass 12 Sep 2022

Rear handbrake needs loot at

both rear tyres are at 2,mm

Pass 5 Feb 2021 222,679 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 222,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light inscure (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 213,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 213,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 211,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 210,329 miles

nearside front shock slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Mar 2015 209,226 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 207,182 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 207,182 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 198,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

air bag light stays on

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

engine earth point broken

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 12 Oct 2011 186,066 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 186,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 177,968 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 177,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 168,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 160,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 160,483 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 136,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 135,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 102,409 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 102,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OLG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ53 OLG, 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 OLG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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