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EJ53 FSE

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,771 mi
Last recorded201,771 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FSE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 201,771 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 201,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 182,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 182,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 165,455 miles

steering rack wear/play

Fail 21 Jan 2011 165,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack wear/play

Pass 8 Jan 2010 145,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 124,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 84,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,429 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,156 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 FSE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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