MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake pads worn low
rear brake pads worn low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
oil leak
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
oil leak
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately loose (2.3.7)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
N/S washer jets blocked/ blades split
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately loose (2.3.7)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
n s f tyre worn low on edges
slight leak from exhaust joint
Front brake discs lipped
High level stop light in-op
Leak from washer bottle
Off side rear bumper repaired with tape
Oil leak
Poly V belt cracked
Washer jets are weak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake discs lipped and pads are wearing low
High level stop light in-op
Near side front body sill damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Off side rear bumper repaired with tape
Oil leak
Poly V belt cracked
Rear brake discs lipped and corrode , pads wearing low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Damage to both outer sills
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Damage to both outer sills
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bad engine oil leaks.
front pads worn very low.
nearside front tyre worn on outter edge
slight play in steering rack
both sides front sills at lower seams damaged
play in front track rods inner joint/bushes.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.
parking brake cables corroded,recommend attention.
play in front track rods inner joint/bushes.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 FRX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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