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PE53 GRZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

448,033 mi
Last recorded448,033 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 GRZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 448,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 447,661 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure middle row (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 437,317 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight movement in rear passenger seats

Fail 7 Dec 2016 437,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight movement in rear passenger seats

Pass 16 May 2016 422,294 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 422,294 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2016 421,942 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 413,837 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 413,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty dip beams turn on if you wiggle switch (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear facing seat behind the driver (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 86% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front wipers split

Pass 30 Apr 2015 404,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear of the rear removed

Fail 29 Apr 2015 403,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 389,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 389,073 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 377,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 364,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 364,897 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

altenator belt well worn

small leak by glow plug

Pass 27 Mar 2013 353,055 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 353,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers staring to split on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 344,854 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 344,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 344,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 333,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 333,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 306,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

dampness at o/s rear caliper

Pass 8 Apr 2011 306,702 miles

dampness at o/s rear caliper

Pass 8 Apr 2010 270,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 229,738 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight tlght spot on steering found when coming of lock, new steering rack fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 229,732 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

slight tight spot on steering found when coming of lock, new steering rack fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 185,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 183,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 143,738 miles

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2006 101,620 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 101,253 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/front flexi has twist

slight play in rack

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 GRZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 GRZ, 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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PE53 GRZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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