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CV53 YHZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,638 mi
Last recorded193,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YHZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 193,638 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 192,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2025 192,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 28 May 2024 190,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 16 May 2024 190,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 17 May 2023 188,581 miles

red surface corrosion underside generally attacking components. front discs rusting. pedal anti slips showing wear.

Pass 5 May 2022 186,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 30 Apr 2021 184,085 miles

1, front lower ball joints app limit for wear. 2, brake pedal anti slip missing

Pass 24 Apr 2020 180,851 miles

1, o/s front damper misting oil . 2, n/s side bar damaged. 3,clutch pedal anti slip missing4, slight end float o/s front hub.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 177,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 173,426 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 168,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 161,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 147,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 147,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 139,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,135 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 132,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 118,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,223 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 113,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,737 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 12 Oct 2009 100,737 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,758 miles

front discs worn

slight play in os and ns steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 49,979 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

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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CV53 YHZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV53 YHZ, 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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CV53 YHZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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