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GL53 GKK

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GKK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 138,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn & arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated & arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,987 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 132,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underbody and components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,799 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,820 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 127,816 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 124,425 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack has slight wear/freeplay.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,622 miles

Brake Servo Has Some Corrosion

Front Both Jacking Points Some Corrosion

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Starting To Smear Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Center Seat Belt Along Edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some Underside Surface Corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 121,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 121,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top swivel bearing mount shows play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Just started to mist oil out of top seal (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads just starting to wear low - NSR especially. (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces showing corrosion and scoring/grooving (3.5.1i)

Washer reservoir cap missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,474 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in inner rack joints on both sides

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in inner rack joints on both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,440 miles

Front number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washers weak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 110,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Washers weak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,526 miles

Bonnet catah corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,526 miles

Bonnet catah corroded

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front and rear tyres scuffed

Off side rear tyre small cut side wall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,597 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,465 miles

Power steering high presure pipe corroded but not leaking

Slight play near side steering arm

Slight play off side steering arm

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,000 miles

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

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

slight play in o\s and n\s front track rod ends

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 61,587 miles

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,528 miles

front number plate

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 GKK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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