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PE53 GGA

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 GGA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 135,437 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 135,431 miles

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,218 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 135,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 134,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 134,238 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 134,238 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 133,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,654 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 132,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,954 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 131,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 132,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,076 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,954 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 127,370 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 127,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,954 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 117,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,368 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen has some light scratches from wiper blades

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,070 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 84,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,556 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 63,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 46,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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PE53 GGA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 PE53 GGA, 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 PE53 GGA registered?

PE53 GGA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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