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PJ53 TNV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,129 mi
Last recorded150,129 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 TNV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 148,024 miles

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

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 12 Aug 2019 145,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 138,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 138,950 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear damage in tread area

Offside steering arm inner joint play

both front brake discs badly worn and pitted

both front shocks damp

nearside rear light damage

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,740 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,037 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

nearside steering rack arm slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,798 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,586 miles

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

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

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 TNV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ53 TNV, 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 TNV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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