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GF53 VRV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VRV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 148,425 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 148,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,521 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 145,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 141,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake backplate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside front suspension top mounting

Underside rusty in places

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,890 miles

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear coil springs rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 134,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,066 miles

Nearside Rack end slight play.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,162 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 125,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake effiency low brake disc s badly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,016 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,004 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,378 miles

slight corrosion on both front and rear discs

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,311 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,328 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 100,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

SERV light on

Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,289 miles

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

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

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

hazard waring switch slightly faulty

Pass 9 Oct 2010 79,127 miles

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

rear nearside wheel rim has slight damage.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 58,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,031 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 VRV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

GF53 VRV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is GF53 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 VRV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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