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EJ52 XDC

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,435 mi
Last recorded178,435 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 XDC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 178,435 miles

N/S Mirror glass damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 178,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Mirror glass damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESS PLAY ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 166,181 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

O/S REAR TYRE LITTLE CLOSE ALSO CRACKING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 156,563 miles

BOTH RACK INNERS HAVE PLAY

O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT OUTER EDGE WEAR

Fail 14 Oct 2015 156,563 miles

Brake valve locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH RACK INNERS HAVE PLAY

O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT OUTER EDGE WEAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 116,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay evident nearside and offside steering system

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front fog lamps damaged

play evident nearside front lower ball joint

slight wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links

windscreen marked at edge of swept area

Fail 8 May 2012 116,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

freeplay evident nearside and offside steering system

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front fog lamps damaged

play evident nearside front lower ball joint

slight wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links

windscreen marked at edge of swept area

Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front fog lamps broken

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside rear tyre low tread

possible front screen washers frozen

Fail 3 Dec 2010 98,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front fog lamps broken

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside rear tyre low tread

possible front screen washers frozen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,353 miles

slight movement evident in nearside and offside steering tie rods

Fail 1 Nov 2008 71,353 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement evident in nearside and offside steering tie rods

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,629 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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EJ52 XDC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ52 XDC, 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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EJ52 XDC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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