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EJ53 BWW

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

193,658 mi
Last recorded193,658 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BWW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 193,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 189,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 184,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 179,328 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 173,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 168,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 168,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 162,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 155,997 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 150,489 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 150,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 146,141 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut nearly to cords

play in both steering tie rods

Fail 28 Jan 2017 146,141 miles

Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut nearly to cords

play in both steering tie rods

Pass 6 Feb 2016 140,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has deep cuts nearly to cords

Offside Rear Outer sidewall has deep cuts nearly to cords

slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 6 Feb 2016 140,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has deep cuts nearly to cords

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall has deep cuts nearly to cords

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

slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 24 Jan 2015 135,115 miles

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

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2015 135,115 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,809 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 129,809 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 126,481 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 126,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,317 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Dec 2010 121,446 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs worn

both rear tyre getting low on outer edge

front number plate slighty deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2010 121,379 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs worn

both rear tyre getting low on outer edge

front number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,389 miles

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

offside front tyre inner tread shows wear

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread shows wear

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,721 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 97,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 87,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 87,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,865 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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EJ53 BWW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EJ53 BWW, 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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EJ53 BWW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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