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PJ53 TNN

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

187,317 mi
Last recorded187,317 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TNN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 187,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 178,842 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 186,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 168,367 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged not adsjusting (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 164,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 164,541 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 161,079 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 161,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 154,034 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,635 miles

Offside Rear slight cut in sidewall

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2015 141,635 miles

Offside Rear slight cut in sidewall

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 135,812 miles

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

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

o/s body damage

Fail 8 Oct 2014 135,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

o/s body damage

Pass 16 Oct 2013 128,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 128,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 123,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,139 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 114,388 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged but good rear vis

rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,754 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 108,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,640 miles

o/s rear seat removed with belt and stalk

Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

high level rear stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,727 miles

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

plastic cover underneath engine

Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2007 47,605 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,576 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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PJ53 TNN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PJ53 TNN, 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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PJ53 TNN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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