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EJ53 GZP

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,773 mi
Last recorded167,773 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 167,773 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 167,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 161,435 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 161,431 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 156,155 miles

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

o/s/f body outer rigger corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 146,471 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 142,700 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

coil warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight inter action on o/s/r lights

Fail 20 Dec 2018 139,121 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over silencer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight inter action on o/s/r lights

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 133,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 126,740 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 126,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 121,837 miles

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Engine oil leak around back of engine

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in left screen but do not effect view of the road

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,420 miles

crack in left screen but do not effect view of the road

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,638 miles

advise both rear flexis slightly twisted

Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,631 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake flexy insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake flexy insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,111 miles

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

Front brake discs, worn, thin, lipped.

Hazard switch difficult to operate.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, lipped, corroded.

Offside headlight, poor image.

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

Rear number plate delaminating.

Steering rack, play / knock.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,073 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 GZP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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