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GL53 CDS

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,656 mi
Last recorded246,656 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CDS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 246,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 246,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 232,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 220,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 207,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 199,392 miles

front brake pads getting low.

nail in offside rear tyre.

rear tyres on or around 2.5mm tread depth

stone chip in zone A on 10mm but no cracks at time of test and further small stone chips in zone b but small.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 190,371 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2011 176,015 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 176,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 159,606 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 159,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s & o/s inner steering rack joint have slight play

n/s washer jet poor but still hits window

Pass 28 Mar 2009 146,482 miles

Both inner rack joints have slight play.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 129,127 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 16 Oct 2007 125,189 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 108,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 108,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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GL53 CDS 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 68.8%.

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 GL53 CDS, 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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GL53 CDS is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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