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GF53 LTA

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LTA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,736 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front possible pump fault (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 109,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,619 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 92,617 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,961 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,958 miles

Front brake discs rusted and worn

Rear brake discs rusted and worn

Rear pads worn

Fail 7 Dec 2012 80,958 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs rusted and worn

Rear brake discs rusted and worn

Rear pads worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,401 miles

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 LTA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver 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 GF53 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

GF53 LTA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is GF53 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 LTA shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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