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RF53 FRT

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FRT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 94,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs pump wiring deteriorated (1.6 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded high pressure and ram pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front both front steering inner tie rods have slight play evident

Front coolant radiator is deteriorated and hose clips badly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bulb holder deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop is missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section heavily corroded from abs pump to o/s/r brake hose. recommend renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of brake pipe heavily corroded, unable to fully view pipe, brake hose to caliper. recommend renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 93,641 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2022 93,641 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 91,896 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 89,551 miles

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

o.s.f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 3 May 2019 88,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

o.s.f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 30 May 2018 86,216 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 86,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,702 miles

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Fail 28 May 2015 80,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,807 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 75,713 miles

sltght high spot rear discs

Fail 14 May 2013 75,665 miles

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

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

sltght high spot rear discs

Pass 3 May 2012 72,606 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking outer edge and outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,865 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 59,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,140 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,998 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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RF53 FRT is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF53 FRT, 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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RF53 FRT is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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