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GF53 DFZ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 123,879 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 123,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 123,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,063 miles

Inner rack ends slight wear BOTH

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower BUMP STOP PLATES RUSTED

Pass 20 Jun 2022 118,726 miles

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,758 miles

Hazard light switch poor..

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 113,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 113,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,257 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,493 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,824 miles

rack inner joints worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,824 miles

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

rack inner joints worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn and slightly mishapen

Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,585 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn and slightly mishapen

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,782 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 101,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,255 miles

offside rear park brake sticking slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,245 miles

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

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)

offside rear park brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,662 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 81,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,652 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,652 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,952 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 58,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,993 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GF53 DFZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 GF53 DFZ, 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 GF53 DFZ registered?

GF53 DFZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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