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EK53 MZO

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

176,228 mi
Last recorded176,228 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MZO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 176,228 miles

Front Bumper damaged / insecure on offside

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side loading door damaged along bottom edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox , nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 176,119 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement To rear of engine , matked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point to rear of wheelarch , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS unit to flexi hose , black coated pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Bumper damaged / insecure on offside

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side loading door damaged along bottom edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox , nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering heavy / reduced effort turning lock to lock

Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes sligtly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged & protruding from body , no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure by wheel arch

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox , nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 172,426 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible steel pipes sligtly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged & protruding from body , no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure by wheel arch

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox , nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 167,082 miles

Nearside Oil leak Driveshaft output seal ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Side loading door in poor condition & does not close flush with body

Offside Front Bumper damaged , no definite sharp edges

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear door handle missing , door can be opened

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 166,974 miles

Front registration plate insecure Offside screw undone (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side loading door trim clips & broken moulded trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point , marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens broken , showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement To rear of engine , attached to sump , marked (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Oil leak Driveshaft output seal ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Side loading door in poor condition & does not close flush with body

Offside Front Bumper damaged , no definite sharp edges

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear door handle missing , door can be opened

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,240 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 162,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light cluster (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 156,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 156,702 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 150,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 150,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 144,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 144,345 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 140,103 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 137,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 137,051 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 129,359 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 129,246 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 124,823 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 124,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 114,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 114,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 90,340 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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EK53 MZO 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 56%.

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 EK53 MZO, 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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EK53 MZO is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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