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FD53 BYN

2003 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

251,927 mi
Last recorded251,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BYN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 251,927 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 242,886 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 234,902 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 230,934 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 230,934 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 224,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 218,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 213,528 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2018 213,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

** offside front tyre worn **

both front lower suspension arm leading bushes split and separating

both front steering arm inner joints have play

centre brake light not working

nearside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

offside front shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 208,546 miles

both front lower arm front bushes split and separating

centre brake light not working

offside front steering arm inner joint has play

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 208,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid looks blocked (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working needs wiring to be corrected off donor lamp (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SERV + Airbag warning on (5.4.2)

both front lower arm front bushes split and separating

centre brake light not working

offside front steering arm inner joint has play

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 202,483 miles

EML warning on . engine hunting

Nearside Front screen washer not working

engine oil leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2016 202,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML warning on . engine hunting

Nearside Front screen washer not working

engine oil leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 196,277 miles

nearside front antiroll bar linkage play

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor wearing

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 196,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front antiroll bar linkage play

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor wearing

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 191,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 184,235 miles

AIR BAG +SRS warning on

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

nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 7 Feb 2013 184,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 184,199 miles

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

AIR BAG +SRS warning on

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

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 177,928 miles

both front inner steering arm joints have developed movement

both rear tyres slightly offshape centre treads - nearside rear tyre also has a puncture

centre brake light not working

nearside front wiper splitting

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaitor slight split

offside front track rod end ball joint slight play

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 168,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 168,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 152,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 152,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 127,400 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 127,168 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,865 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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FD53 BYN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FD53 BYN, 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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FD53 BYN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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