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RF53 VCN

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

277,736 mi
Last recorded277,736 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VCN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 277,736 miles

Advise corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F chassis corroded but is outside the prescribed area

Advise oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2020 277,736 miles

Advise corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F chassis corroded but is outside the prescribed area

Advise oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 274,411 miles

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Chassis legs but is not by a structual part but is acceptable.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 274,411 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Chassis legs but is not by a structual part but is acceptable.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 270,665 miles

Advise Both rear tyres worn low

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F under body but is not by a structual part

Advise service light on

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake disc

Fail 8 Aug 2018 270,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded End of main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise Both rear tyres worn low

Advise Corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F under body but is not by a structual part

Advise service light on

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake disc

Pass 31 Jul 2017 267,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 267,621 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 262,450 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 262,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 247,430 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 247,417 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 231,347 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 213,453 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 213,230 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 199,241 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 199,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 195,577 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

rear discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 195,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 182,248 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 182,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 2 Apr 2010 162,694 miles

Front 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)

airbag light on

Fail 2 Apr 2010 162,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 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)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 140,917 miles

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

airbag lamp on

slight play in rack ends

Fail 19 Jan 2009 140,917 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

airbag lamp on

slight play in rack ends

Pass 23 Jan 2008 118,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,769 miles

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

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

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 VCN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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