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EA53 FTE

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,296 mi
Last recorded118,296 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FTE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front head light lenses becoming cloudy

Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,895 miles

Both front outer C.V gators starting to perish

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

Nearside front inner rack-end has slight play

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,691 miles

All outer brake pads cant be seen hub caps fitted to all road wheels

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

All outer brake pads cant be seen hub caps fitted to all road wheels

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,099 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front inner rack ends have slight free play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,719 miles

Front pads low

Inner rack ends slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,683 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,682 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,779 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,777 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,269 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,360 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2009 40,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,378 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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EA53 FTE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EA53 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 FTE registered?

EA53 FTE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is EA53 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 FTE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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