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EJ53 YNZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

130,751 mi
Last recorded130,751 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 130,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,986 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crash bar damaged (behind bumper) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter inner clip detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,187 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 126,187 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides jacking/outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 122,192 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn play/movement (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer light unit cover damaged - no effect on light output

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 114,574 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 105,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 105,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,389 miles

engine and under body covers

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,344 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under body covers

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,473 miles

Both front track rod ends corroded

Both rear light OUTER clear lenses cracked damaged & broke BUT not effecting light operation.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Battery light constantly on?

Both front track rod ends corroded

Both rear light OUTER clear lenses cracked damaged & broke BUT not effecting light operation.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low & perished

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

play in steering rack inner joints noted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 78,894 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,020 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. (inner edge)

Offside front tyre worn to limit. (inner edge)

Offside rear lens damaged

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Slight play in nearside lower ball joint. Advise change,may cause premature tyre wear.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. (inner edge)

Offside front tyre worn to limit. (inner edge)

Offside rear lens damaged

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Slight play in nearside lower ball joint. Advise change,may cause premature tyre wear.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,743 miles

Small stonechip in n/side of windscreen. Small split in both front lower arm ball joint rubbers. O/side front tyre wearing more on inner edge. Slight run out on both front brake discs. Airbag warning light on.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Small stonechip in n/side of windscreen. Small split in both front lower arm ball joint rubbers. O/side front tyre wearing more on inner edge. Slight run out on both front brake discs. Airbag warning light on.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,490 miles

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

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,490 miles

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,685 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 65,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,342 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 56,342 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

no plates damaged and faded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,378 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,319 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 31,086 miles

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

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

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 YNZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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