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FD53 MPZ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 142,876 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

rear lights damaged

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 22 Jan 2013 130,443 miles

front brake disc's badly pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 130,443 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's badly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,443 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,416 miles

offside rear ligfht unit clear outer lens broken

Fail 6 Jan 2011 108,330 miles

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

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

offside rear ligfht unit clear outer lens broken

Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,319 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 101,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,701 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 93,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 85,896 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2006 72,007 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 72,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine manage ment light staying on

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside washer poor

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 MPZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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