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GF53 VTW

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

231,409 mi
Last recorded231,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VTW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 231,409 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 222,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r lense broken

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Jan 2014 222,914 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/r lense broken

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 216,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 216,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 202,000 miles

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

N/S steering arm has play

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 202,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S steering arm has play

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 176,379 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to weep

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 12 Jan 2010 143,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 143,407 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,432 miles

both front brake discs lipped

slight play in steering arms

Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,965 miles

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

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VTW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

GF53 VTW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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