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DE53 ZXL

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

309,564 mi
Last recorded309,564 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 309,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 265,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 256,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc back plate rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2012 256,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc back plate rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 240,376 miles

Drivers seat is mounted to the vehicle via not original mounting brackets but the seat is secure.

Fail 22 May 2012 240,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Drivers seat is mounted to the vehicle via not original mounting brackets but the seat is secure.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 219,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 188,559 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 188,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 175,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 144,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,715 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 101,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,204 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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DE53 ZXL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE53 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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