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CN53 ZPY

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,105 mi
Last recorded174,105 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ZPY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 174,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end/steering arm

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low & inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 170,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 170,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 166,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger / jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger /jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat badly worn

n/s/f indicator cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2017 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger / jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger /jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat badly worn

n/s/f indicator cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2016 157,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front (both) jacking points corroded

n/s/f direction indicator lens slightly damaged

play in n/s/f steering arm

play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 12 Jan 2016 157,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front (both) jacking points corroded

n/s/f direction indicator lens slightly damaged

play in n/s/f steering arm

play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,947 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 26 Nov 2014 151,946 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Nov 2013 146,999 miles

3rd brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn and sidewall worn

n/s/r tyre worn and sidewall worn

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

oil leak

play in both steering arms

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Nov 2013 146,999 miles

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

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

3rd brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn and sidewall worn

n/s/r tyre worn and sidewall worn

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

oil leak

play in both steering arms

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Aug 2012 138,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front pads 70% worn

n/s side trim missing

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear pads 50% worn

rear tyres worn

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

warning on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,991 miles

front pads 70% worn

n/s side trim missing

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear pads 50% worn

rear tyres worn

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

warning on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,616 miles

flexy hoses deteriorated

play in n/s steering arm

play in n/s track rod end

play in o/s steering arm

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2010 119,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 119,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 102,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,523 miles

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

slight play in steering drum sticks

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,799 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight 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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CN53 ZPY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CN53 ZPY, 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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CN53 ZPY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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