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DE53 ZWU

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,064 mi
Last recorded213,064 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 213,064 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 213,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 200,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Ball joint possibly dry as it squeals when turning wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 200,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Ball joint possibly dry as it squeals when turning wheel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 184,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2015 184,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 166,445 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light cluster damaged

spare tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Oct 2014 164,904 miles

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

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

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 140,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f foglamp damaged

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 140,555 miles

o/s/f foglamp damaged

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 132,217 miles

front wipers slightly split

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,087 miles

Offside front fog lamp lense damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front fog lamp lense damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,394 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 80,394 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,105 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 67,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,184 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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DE53 ZWU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE53 ZWU, 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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DE53 ZWU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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