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RE53 OJV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,977 mi
Last recorded137,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OJV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 137,977 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 137,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 131,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 131,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,744 miles

bad oil leak engine

Fail 25 Jan 2018 127,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

bad oil leak engine

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,117 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,646 miles

both front chassis (out-rigger) posts corroding

nail in offside rear tyre (non-repairable).

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2015 117,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both front chassis (out-rigger) posts corroding

nail in offside rear tyre (non-repairable).

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,009 miles

play in steering rack ends

Fail 11 Sep 2014 113,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,581 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear number plates poor

play in st rack ends

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,884 miles

front and rear number plates de-laminating

front discs corroded

play in both steering rack ends

retainer for o/s headlight bulb broken

slight distortion on n/s front wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2012 102,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear number plates de-laminating

front discs corroded

play in both steering rack ends

retainer for o/s headlight bulb broken

slight distortion on n/s front wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,116 miles

front disc`s are in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,049 miles

bad oil leak from engine area

engine sump has a bolt missing

front discs poor condition

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

play detected in nearside steering rack-end

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 149,142 miles

slight play in n/s amd o/s front wheels

Pass 13 Feb 2007 125,972 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 125,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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RE53 OJV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE53 OJV, 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 RE53 OJV registered?

RE53 OJV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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