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ExpiredMileage
179,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet , bare solder joints (4.11 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting (6.1.6 (a))
Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Fuel tank straps broken missing advise replace
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (6.1.6 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Fuel tank straps broken missing advise replace
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both jack point box sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel tank straps corroded and broken/ insecure
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively service or repair (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm mounting bush corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear discs brake back plates corroded
Both front outer box sections (jacking points) excessively corroded/holed, but within a prescribed area
Both rear brake disc back plated deteriorated
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing
fuel tank straps corroded/broken
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front outer box sections (jacking points) excessively corroded/holed, but within a prescribed area
Both rear brake disc back plated deteriorated
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing
fuel tank straps corroded/broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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FY53 RDV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FY53 RDV, 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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FY53 RDV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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