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BN53 ZVK

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,316 mi
Last recorded160,316 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 160,316 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 160,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 160,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 160,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 159,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 159,843 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 159,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 159,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 159,493 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 159,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 158,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 154,648 miles

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 2 Aug 2013 144,217 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted,none testable item

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes oxidising (front to rear)

reverse lights in-op

Fail 2 Aug 2013 144,217 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

7 pin towbar electrics fitted,none testable item

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes oxidising (front to rear)

reverse lights in-op

Pass 11 Aug 2012 132,135 miles

air bag light on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 132,135 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,643 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,515 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 100,511 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play both steering rack arms.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play both steering rack arms.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,797 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ZVK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 ZVK registered?

BN53 ZVK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is BN53 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZVK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 ZVK have outstanding finance?

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