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EF53 ZBV

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

rear bumper damaged

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,026 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,316 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,316 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,381 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 45,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,328 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy repair and seal n/s/f and o/s/f

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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EF53 ZBV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EF53 ZBV, 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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EF53 ZBV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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