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DV53 LRK

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LRK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 87,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 87,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts outer and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,659 miles

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

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

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

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

slight compression leak injector area

Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,659 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

slight compression leak injector area

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower effort- offside rear brakes

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear brake calipers, upper bolts do not appear to be screwed fully 'home', not obviously loose. Recommend check.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to view nearside rear tyre valve.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,152 miles

Note: Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 76,152 miles

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

Note: Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,591 miles

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,845 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,927 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 52,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,304 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,704 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,497 miles

front tyres wearing on outsides

Fail 28 Oct 2011 45,270 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing

rear discs starting to pit

Fail 6 Nov 2010 42,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing

rear discs starting to pit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,507 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 38,507 miles

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

hazard switch sticking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,498 miles

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

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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perishing within tread

nearside front hub cap missing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,903 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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DV53 LRK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DV53 LRK, 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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DV53 LRK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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