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DY53 TBV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,818 mi
Last recorded173,818 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 173,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 169,978 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 169,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 158,016 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 158,016 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 143,398 miles

brake discs & pads wear

Pass 8 Dec 2008 127,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 111,760 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 111,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,048 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 90,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre perished

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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DY53 TBV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DY53 TBV, 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 DY53 TBV registered?

DY53 TBV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is DY53 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 TBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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