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RE53 TGV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 127,454 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested levelling motor continually working up and down (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f brake lagging

Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,870 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

o/s/r tyre signs of age/perished

oil leak apparent

Fail 23 Aug 2022 123,863 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

o/s/r tyre signs of age/perished

oil leak apparent

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,549 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 120,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,412 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from n/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from n/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 112,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 112,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake down on performance

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 109,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake down on performance

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,960 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,386 miles

n/s/r tyre has flat spot, beginning to mishape

nail in n/s/r tyre

oily around power steering pump area, advise clean and inspection

power steering drive belt contaminated with oil

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,077 miles

front tyres nearing legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs corroded & worn

front tyres nearing legal limit

slight play on inner steering track rods

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,250 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Slight play found in top of steering coloumn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,226 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,886 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers starting to smear

hazard light switch sticks working ok at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,886 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers starting to smear

hazard light switch sticks working ok at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 45,141 miles

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

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

Hazard light switch

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 36,597 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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RE53 TGV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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