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PK53 LYH

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,191 mi
Last recorded164,191 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 LYH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 157,856 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 157,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,851 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 157,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LINKING REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,929 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisey

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

Nearside Track rod (inner knuckle) worn

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 153,929 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wheel bearings noisey

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

Nearside Track rod (inner knuckle) worn

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 145,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 145,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,476 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 138,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 127,774 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side rear caliper piston seal split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 115,717 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 115,704 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,050 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,876 miles

slight wear nearside steering rack end

Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 74,531 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,990 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 53,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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PK53 LYH is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PK53 LYH, 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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PK53 LYH is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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