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OV53 RKJ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 102,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,879 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,879 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 100,414 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 99,649 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak from underside the engine

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,352 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak from underside the engine

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,784 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,553 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 RKJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKJ, 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 OV53 RKJ registered?

OV53 RKJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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