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BK53 GDZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,762 mi
Last recorded145,762 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GDZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 145,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 145,762 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,705 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 120,886 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 120,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 107,368 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 22 Oct 2010 107,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,743 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,376 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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BK53 GDZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK53 GDZ, 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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What year was BK53 GDZ registered?

BK53 GDZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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