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OU53 URM

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,934 mi
Last recorded142,934 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 URM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 142,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

steering lock does not engage

Fail 29 Feb 2016 142,931 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also exposing cord 195/65/16 c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

steering lock does not engage

Pass 26 Feb 2015 128,123 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 128,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

light fraying o/s/f seat belt

n/s handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,336 miles

light fraying o/s/f seat belt

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

n/s handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,307 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 85,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,429 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 62,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,386 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,574 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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OU53 URM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 URM, 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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OU53 URM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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