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EJ53 FVL

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

256,660 mi
Last recorded256,660 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 256,660 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 250,747 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 246,093 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 238,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 226,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 219,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 217,249 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 215,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 213,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 206,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 189,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 181,931 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 196,898 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 196,898 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 166,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 166,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 123,951 miles

front washers poor

Fail 29 Nov 2008 123,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front washers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2007 99,618 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 99,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,512 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 70,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

air bag light on

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen damaged

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 FVL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ53 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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