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OU53 RHO

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,953 mi
Last recorded227,953 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RHO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 227,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 214,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 214,032 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam OS+NS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 206,393 miles

Offside Rear reflector cracked

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

Fail 2 May 2019 206,384 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 199,614 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 199,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 192,441 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly grabbing

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 185,095 miles

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 185,095 miles

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 179,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 174,422 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 23 Apr 2013 170,841 miles

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

injector blowing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 170,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

injector blowing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 150,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 132,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 132,403 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 120,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 120,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,014 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 78,014 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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OU53 RHO is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU53 RHO, 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 OU53 RHO registered?

OU53 RHO is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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