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BK53 UPO

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,910 mi
Last recorded213,910 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 213,910 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 213,878 miles

Central Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 201,388 miles

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Fail 28 Sep 2019 201,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Pass 9 Oct 2018 188,948 miles

diesel smell under bonnet ( no leaks found )

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Fail 29 Sep 2018 188,891 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

diesel smell under bonnet ( no leaks found )

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2017 179,506 miles

1. Both front tyres at legal limits.

2. Slight leak on nearside front suspension leg.

3. Engine tray damp at time of test, no leaks found.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 178,911 miles

Fuel tank insecure Both tank straps broken. (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

1. Both front tyres at legal limits.

2. Slight leak on nearside front suspension leg.

3. Engine tray damp at time of test, no leaks found.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 163,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 163,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,748 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 145,748 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,554 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,829 miles

Damage to front number plate

Off side rear brake disc corroded

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

Spare tyre flat

Tank straps corroded

rear Brake baking plates corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,829 miles

Damage to front number plate

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Spare tyre flat

Tank straps corroded

rear Brake baking plates corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,265 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 107,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil or grease leaking through floor near fuel tank?

damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,953 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,696 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side inner cv gaiter split

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damaged to front number plate

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,768 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 84,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,824 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UPO is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BK53 UPO, 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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BK53 UPO is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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