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RA53 UBB

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,362 mi
Last recorded138,362 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 138,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,657 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 137,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,531 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Fail 31 Oct 2018 123,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 114,304 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,781 miles

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,319 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,328 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,278 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades split.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 41,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,068 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 23,068 miles

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

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 UBB is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UBB, 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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What year was RA53 UBB registered?

RA53 UBB is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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