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BV53 LJZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,115 mi
Last recorded188,115 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 188,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 175,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 163,615 miles

slight play in inner rack

Pass 11 Nov 2015 151,084 miles

Centre brake light not working

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,960 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 138,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,220 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 108,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,743 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet not hitting screen

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,710 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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BV53 LJZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV53 LJZ, 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 BV53 LJZ registered?

BV53 LJZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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