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RF53 RFL

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,667 mi
Last recorded108,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 RFL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 108,667 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,402 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both tail lights (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,561 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,951 miles

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

front discs corroded

play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front discs corroded

play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,522 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,336 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,788 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 27,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

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 RFL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

RF53 RFL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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