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NV53 YFY

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,832 mi
Last recorded177,832 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 YFY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 177,832 miles

Nearside wiper blade detteriating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 177,698 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade detteriating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 175,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 172,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 166,838 miles

play in inner rack ends

Fail 5 Mar 2016 166,792 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in inner rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 163,104 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 156,787 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 156,778 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 149,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 149,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 143,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 143,779 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 138,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2011 138,135 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 132,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 132,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 126,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,803 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 119,803 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 25 Nov 2006 107,601 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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NV53 YFY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NV53 YFY, 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 NV53 YFY registered?

NV53 YFY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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