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PK53 ZZC

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,992 mi
Last recorded201,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZZC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 201,992 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear rubber brake hoses incorrectly fitted but not effecting brake effichancy or opperation

Fail 21 Jun 2017 201,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in to rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear rubber brake hoses incorrectly fitted but not effecting brake effichancy or opperation

Pass 24 Jun 2016 190,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked for roughness due to seized brake

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 190,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked for roughness due to seized brake

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 198,810 miles

Offside Front ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2015 198,810 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2014 181,023 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear outer brake pad close to limit

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 16 Oct 2014 181,023 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear outer brake pad close to limit

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 17 Oct 2013 171,505 miles

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

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

oily residue bottom of engine

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 171,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oily residue bottom of engine

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 161,209 miles

brake fluid below max

Fail 15 Oct 2012 161,209 miles

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

brake fluid below max

Pass 10 Oct 2011 152,179 miles

Minor oil leak.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 152,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Minor oil leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 143,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 128,877 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 115,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,767 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 71,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 ZZC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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