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RF53 GWE

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

200,212 mi
Last recorded200,212 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 200,212 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 3 Nov 2025 200,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 5 Nov 2024 194,460 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 194,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 188,743 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight movement/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 183,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Fail 9 Nov 2022 183,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

Pass 9 Nov 2021 178,910 miles

3rd brake light inoperative

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2021 178,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

3rd brake light inoperative

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2020 173,889 miles

Slight damage to nearside door mirror lens

Slight play in inner rack joint(s)

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2019 169,027 miles

Slight play inner rack joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2018 163,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 163,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,880 miles

Slight damage to front plate

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,648 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play felt in offside steering suspension

Fail 29 Oct 2012 123,246 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play felt in offside steering suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,593 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 105,318 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,055 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 94,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,970 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 GWE 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 74.1%.

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 GWE, 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 RF53 GWE registered?

RF53 GWE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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