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RE53 LCK

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,285 mi
Last recorded155,285 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LCK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 155,285 miles

bonnet saftey catch

rear o/s shock dust cover insercure

Fail 30 Oct 2019 155,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet saftey catch

rear o/s shock dust cover insercure

Pass 21 Nov 2018 152,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 139,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 139,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 129,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 125,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,788 miles

hazard switch poor operation,offside/nearside seat belt stalks worn/damaged,front tyrea worn edges,steering track arms worn,

Fail 23 Jan 2015 115,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

hazard switch poor operation,offside/nearside seat belt stalks worn/damaged,front tyrea worn edges,steering track arms worn,

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,800 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The nearside tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,354 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,930 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The nearside steering arm has slight play at the fixings

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,078 miles

slight play in track arm r/h front.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in track arm r/h front.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,625 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,311 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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RE53 LCK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RE53 LCK, 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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RE53 LCK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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