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CU53 YWN

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

169,017 mi
Last recorded169,017 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YWN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 169,017 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear bumper support bracket corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 169,017 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear bumper support bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 168,215 miles

Nearside Rear poor repair on sill

Rear brakes only just met requirements

brake back plates corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Jul 2021 168,194 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear poor repair on sill

brake back plates corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,119 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2020 162,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 210,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Corrosion to suspension components & axle

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 210,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Corrosion to suspension components & axle

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 199,337 miles

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

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn out on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch/ wing damage

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 199,337 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s , o/s chasis- subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play N/s , o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn out on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch/ wing damage

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 190,810 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out on outer edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 190,810 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out on outer edge

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 182,117 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 182,117 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/s , o/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam N/s , o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 177,081 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 164,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 158,648 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 158,561 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 139,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 132,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,023 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 119,023 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 114,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 114,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 106,087 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 104,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,106 miles

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)

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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CU53 YWN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CU53 YWN, 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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CU53 YWN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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