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DY53 YXZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,563 mi
Last recorded201,563 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YXZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 201,563 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 201,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 201,240 miles

both side tie rod joints worn

Pass 12 Feb 2018 200,945 miles

play in both side tie rod joints

Fail 5 Feb 2018 200,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

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

play in both side tie rod joints

Pass 12 Dec 2016 200,382 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 199,676 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 199,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 198,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 197,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 195,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 195,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 153,399 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front fog lights damaged

offside front tyre valve cap missing

valve assembly not secure in engine bay

Fail 5 Oct 2011 153,399 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front fog lights damaged

offside front tyre valve cap missing

valve assembly not secure in engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2010 131,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006

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 YXZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY53 YXZ, 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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DY53 YXZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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