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FD53 FRX

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

212,819 mi
Last recorded212,819 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FRX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 212,819 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 212,818 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 210,504 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 210,504 miles

Offside Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 206,724 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2019 50,764 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2019 198,101 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 190,628 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 190,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 184,813 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately loose (2.3.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 184,813 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 180,232 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 180,232 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 173,589 miles

front brake discs corroded

n s f tyre worn low on edges

slight leak from exhaust joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 160,013 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 160,012 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 136,650 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 136,650 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 119,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 118,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,528 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,528 miles

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.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,305 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,685 miles

both sides front sills at lower seams damaged

play in front track rods inner joint/bushes.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,685 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,110 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,958 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 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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