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CE53 ZTH

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

197,257 mi
Last recorded197,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZTH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 197,257 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 197,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 193,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 189,719 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 189,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 188,647 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 188,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 28 Aug 2019 186,848 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 186,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 173,218 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 173,218 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 170,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tyre worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 19 Jan 2016 165,874 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 165,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in both front suspension ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 158,655 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 12 Dec 2014 158,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 151,322 miles

brake bing fromn o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2012 148,401 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 148,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,343 miles

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

play from both steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2010 139,553 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

borderline wear in both front lower swivel joints

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Nov 2010 139,491 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

borderline wear in both front lower swivel joints

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2009 130,947 miles

steering arms have play

Pass 29 Oct 2008 124,195 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 124,194 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 108,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,525 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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CE53 ZTH is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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