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OY53 KTL

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

199,144 mi
Last recorded199,144 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KTL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 199,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover obscuring some components

Fail 24 Apr 2019 199,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2018 192,412 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 8 May 2018 192,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure front bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 3 May 2017 182,197 miles

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

Offside Front door trim loose

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

centre stop lamp not working

engine cover obscuring some components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 182,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front door trim loose

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

centre stop lamp not working

engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 171,787 miles

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

centre stop light not working

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 171,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre stop light not working

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 161,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 161,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 150,924 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2014 150,735 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 2 May 2013 140,458 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 140,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 132,564 miles

play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 30 Apr 2011 124,098 miles

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

front pads 3/4 worn

headlamp aim set on number 3

n/s/r light outter lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 115,276 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 115,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,414 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,414 miles

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

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

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

nearside washer jet not working correctly

offside front indicator has a small crack in lens

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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OY53 KTL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OY53 KTL, 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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OY53 KTL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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