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EJ53 NGF

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 143,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 140,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 May 2017 140,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,136 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured bulb cover loose (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/front tyre(repairable position)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 131,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured bulb cover loose (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/front tyre(repairable position)

Fail 12 May 2015 122,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 122,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 109,815 miles

Both front wipers are smearing slightly

Front Registration Plate is cracked

Hazard light switch is sticking intermitently

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front C.V. boot has greese around it but no sign of penretration

Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover clip is damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod boot is damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 13 May 2014 109,815 miles

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

Both front wipers are smearing slightly

Front Registration Plate is cracked

Hazard light switch is sticking intermitently

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front C.V. boot has greese around it but no sign of penretration

Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover clip is damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod boot is damaged

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 13 May 2013 98,704 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front wiper damaged but still clearing.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,682 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Clutch Pedal Poor

Front Wipers Smearing

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner steering arm balljoint has play

Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs heavily worn

nearside inner steering arm balljoint has play

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,664 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,664 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs just mot legal

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,283 miles

front discs heavily worn

o/s/r brake disc just mot legal

o/s/r footbrake & handbrake should be better

slight play noticed in steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,511 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 NGF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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