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PJ53 TOA

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,532 mi
Last recorded173,532 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 173,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 165,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 165,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,259 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 146,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,465 miles

Slight play at steering wheel.

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 135,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play at steering wheel.

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight movements at steering wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,621 miles

slight free play in both front wheels

Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight free play in both front wheels

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,672 miles

n/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,604 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,071 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,148 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 91,144 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,021 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2009 80,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2008 73,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 73,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 57,156 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear wiper torn

offside rear wiper torn

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 TOA 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 55.6%.

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 PJ53 TOA, 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 TOA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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