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DK53 VHV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VHV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 79,457 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 64,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 60,493 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,864 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2022 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,544 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,653 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 155,829 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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DK53 VHV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK53 VHV, 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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What year was DK53 VHV registered?

DK53 VHV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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