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GF53 LSL

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,752 mi
Last recorded272,752 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 272,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 249,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 229,001 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 208,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 208,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2013 193,509 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen is scratched zone a

Fail 17 Sep 2013 193,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

windscreen is scratched zone a

Pass 8 Oct 2012 183,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 183,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 170,203 miles

injecter leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 170,203 miles

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

Oil leak

injecter leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 159,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 149,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank has slight misting of fuel

Pass 6 Oct 2008 138,580 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 127,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 117,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 LSL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GF53 LSL, 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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GF53 LSL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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