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CE53 TJY

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

215,458 mi
Last recorded215,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 TJY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 215,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 206,835 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 206,835 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2019 191,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 191,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 186,524 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 186,524 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2016 181,736 miles

Eng oil leak

Main earth strap broken

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall slight split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system slightly tight Possible top mounts (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 176,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

n/s/f spotlight not working

rattling from front noticed on test drive

Fail 18 May 2015 176,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

n/s/f spotlight not working

rattling from front noticed on test drive

Pass 16 Apr 2014 172,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard light switch intermitant

n/s/f spotlight light n/w

Pass 18 Mar 2013 167,783 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 167,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 160,335 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 160,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 147,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 147,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 128,971 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 128,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 111,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 111,905 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CE53 TJY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CE53 TJY, 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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CE53 TJY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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