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OV53 RHK

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,656 mi
Last recorded148,656 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RHK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 148,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2013 148,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 138,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 138,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 124,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Fail 31 May 2011 124,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 May 2010 117,500 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front,rear brake discs lipped rusty,front,rear brake pads seem low.

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

Nearside front side light slightly dim.

Nearside front wheel rim damage.

Nearside steering rack joints play strong advise,ball joint seal damage.

Slight play in offside steering rack

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

offside front wiper blade damaged.

Fail 19 May 2010 117,496 miles

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Front,rear brake discs lipped rusty,front,rear brake pads seem low.

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

Nearside front side light slightly dim.

Nearside front wheel rim damage.

Nearside steering rack joints play strong advise,ball joint seal damage.

Slight play in offside steering rack

Various bodywork damage around vehicle.

offside front wiper blade damaged.

Pass 6 May 2009 106,257 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 106,257 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,655 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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OV53 RHK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OV53 RHK, 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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OV53 RHK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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