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EF52 PZX

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,251 mi
Last recorded177,251 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 PZX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 177,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

just meet emission requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2021 176,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 167,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 167,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 155,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dipstick missing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 136,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dipstick missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,128 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,128 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,420 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 116,401 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 116,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,386 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 112,386 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 105,622 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2009 105,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,756 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,817 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 56,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EF52 PZX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF52 PZX, 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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EF52 PZX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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