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RA53 GMU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GMU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,102 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,043 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside seat belt locking mechanism not smooth on operation

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,040 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside seat belt locking mechanism not smooth on operation

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,073 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,023 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 13,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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RA53 GMU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RA53 GMU, 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 GMU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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