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RJ53 BGY

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,257 mi
Last recorded198,257 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 BGY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 198,257 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2020 198,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2019 191,778 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 191,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 180,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 172,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 164,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,545 miles

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 154,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 145,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 145,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 135,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 124,808 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 124,801 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 112,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 98,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,180 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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RJ53 BGY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ53 BGY, 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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RJ53 BGY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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