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EK53 PXM

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,673 mi
Last recorded185,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 PXM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 185,673 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 185,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 182,801 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 30 Jan 2024 179,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 176,859 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 172,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 164,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper brake light slightly dim

Pass 14 Jan 2019 158,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 152,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 143,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 129,678 miles

play in inner rack ends

Fail 13 Jan 2016 129,678 miles

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

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

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

play in inner rack ends

Pass 22 Jan 2015 119,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside sills damaged

unable to see condition of brake pads

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,928 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,928 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 100,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,390 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,515 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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EK53 PXM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK53 PXM, 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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What year was EK53 PXM registered?

EK53 PXM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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