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FE53 TVM

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,917 mi
Last recorded149,917 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TVM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 149,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 149,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 138,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 138,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 128,157 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 128,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 119,695 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 119,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,498 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,053 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 95,722 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,123 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 69,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FE53 TVM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE53 TVM, 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 FE53 TVM registered?

FE53 TVM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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