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BV53 LSE

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LSE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 163,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,102 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 141,096 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front position lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,282 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 116,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,282 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,590 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 86,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,781 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 59,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 59,874 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,007 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,788 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 31,788 miles

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

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 LSE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV53 LSE, 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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BV53 LSE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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