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BN53 YYJ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,255 mi
Last recorded188,255 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 188,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 187,944 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components MOUNT (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 170,105 miles

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

PLAY IN BOTH INNER TIE RODS

Fail 22 Feb 2022 170,105 miles

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

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

PLAY IN BOTH INNER TIE RODS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 156,558 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 153,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 153,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 151,522 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 151,522 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 149,115 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 149,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 144,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 140,802 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,908 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,286 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 118,281 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 103,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,996 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 71,206 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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BN53 YYJ 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 69.6%.

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 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 BN53 YYJ, 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 BN53 YYJ registered?

BN53 YYJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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