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CV53 ZPJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

193,979 mi
Last recorded193,979 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 193,979 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 193,973 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine could be fuel? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 187,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 187,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 179,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 173,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 173,838 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 169,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 169,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 163,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2021 163,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2020 158,574 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 158,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 151,545 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 151,545 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 143,502 miles

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

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

both rear brake backing plates missing

recommend strip down of nearside rear brake to inspect brake pads further

Fail 18 Jun 2018 143,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear brake backing plates missing

recommend strip down of nearside rear brake to inspect brake pads further

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,147 miles

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded away

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded away

Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacling point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded away

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded away

Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,886 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 128,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,447 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 63,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,946 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,017 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,465 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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CV53 ZPJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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