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RE53 VUM

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,986 mi
Last recorded121,986 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,572 miles

slight free play in steering rack ends

Fail 16 Aug 2012 108,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

slight free play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 78,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,872 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 VUM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 VUM registered?

RE53 VUM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is RE53 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 VUM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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