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RA53 BWE

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,053 mi
Last recorded167,053 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BWE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 167,053 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front rims damaged

oil leak

osf drainage area corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 166,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front rims damaged

osf water drainage area corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 145,643 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion blue marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 145,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion blue marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

seepage from power steering pump

Fail 17 Feb 2015 191,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 175,910 miles

o/s/f strut damp

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 27 Nov 2012 158,665 miles

wear front disc

wear rear disc

wet test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 140,597 miles

wear front disc and pads

Pass 28 Oct 2010 120,280 miles

body damage

wear front disc

Fail 28 Oct 2010 120,280 miles

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

body damage

wear front disc

Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 114,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,545 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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RA53 BWE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA53 BWE, 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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RA53 BWE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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