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GL53 GLZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 GLZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,750 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 46,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 42,625 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,320 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 39,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,282 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 35,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,127 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 31,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,722 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,382 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 25,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,898 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 20,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,633 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 GLZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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