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GV53 UZC

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,358 mi
Last recorded179,358 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UZC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 179,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 ans has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 179,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (3.5.1d)

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

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

Bonnet handle deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 159,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 159,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 156,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 144,358 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 144,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,486 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 129,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 118,848 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 118,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 106,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 106,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 93,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,184 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,184 miles

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

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

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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GV53 UZC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White 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 GV53 UZC, 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 GV53 UZC registered?

GV53 UZC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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