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EU53 GCX

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,326 mi
Last recorded82,326 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,326 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 81,689 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamps interacting with indicator

Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,490 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,725 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 80,712 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 79,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 75,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,146 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,141 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,241 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,336 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,336 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,745 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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EU53 GCX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EU53 GCX, 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 EU53 GCX registered?

EU53 GCX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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