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GL53 DOU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DOU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 95,887 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2016 95,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,750 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 88,750 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,686 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2013 64,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2013 64,720 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2012 57,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2012 57,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2011 50,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,336 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low and damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,173 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,561 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 28,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,413 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges and damaged on outer sidewall

slight damage to nearside of windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2006 17,684 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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GL53 DOU 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 61.1%.

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 GL53 DOU, 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 GL53 DOU registered?

GL53 DOU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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