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RF53 ABS

2010 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,759 mi
Last recorded137,759 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Trafic107,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 ABS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn, slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged View to rear ok. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 137,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn, slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged View to rear ok. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,659 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play when suspended strut top mount [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still view to rear [ attention soon ] (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play when suspended strut top mount [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still view to rear [ attention soon ] (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,821 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn [ ATTENTION SOON ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play when suspended may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged still view to rear at test (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 119,646 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing assembly broken mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner edge cord exp[osed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn [ ATTENTION SOON ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play when suspended may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged still view to rear at test (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 111,141 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear badly damaged (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front position bulb dimmer

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 102,643 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slower in application lower on performance (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play upper mount may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play upper mount may need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,010 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 93,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,494 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,494 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,684 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 68,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,429 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,462 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,076 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

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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RF53 ABS is a 2010 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2010 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 107,532 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 RF53 ABS, 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 16 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RF53 ABS is a 2010 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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The MOT history for RF53 ABS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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