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RA53 CMY

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,427 mi
Last recorded195,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 195,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 193,197 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 193,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 191,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2023 190,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 190,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 189,117 miles

Front subframe bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 189,117 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front subframe bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 188,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 183,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing low

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 179,682 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 179,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 172,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 172,916 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 158,504 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

some jacking damage to o/s and n/s outer sill

Fail 2 Jun 2016 158,497 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front discs rusted

rear brake discs starting to rust

some jacking damage to o/s and n/s outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,362 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2015 150,345 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,815 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 135,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 129,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 118,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance wear in rack and pinion nearside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 118,034 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance wear in rack and pinion nearside

Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,552 miles

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

chip in windscreen.

oil leak.

rear fog lamp cracked.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,552 miles

chip in windscreen.

oil leak.

rear fog lamp cracked.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,983 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 96,696 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen.

nail in n/s/r tyre wall.

o/s/r lamp cracked.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r fog light lens damaged.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split & unlikely to clean screen effectivly when washers working.

o/s/r fog light lens damaged.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,235 miles

front disc's scored.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 74,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

front disc's scored.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 61,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 49,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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RA53 CMY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA53 CMY, 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 CMY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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