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CP53 LNY

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,103 mi
Last recorded62,103 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LNY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,103 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 62,101 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,469 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 66,467 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,804 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2023 58,804 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,131 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 58,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,287 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 57,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,634 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,084 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 55,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,368 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 52,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,516 miles

O/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 38,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,504 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 35,504 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,264 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,366 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,980 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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CP53 LNY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP53 LNY, 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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CP53 LNY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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