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RJ53 GNF

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,586 mi
Last recorded161,586 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GNF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 161,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 161,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

poly v belt condition

Pass 17 Dec 2015 145,273 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 145,273 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,303 miles

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

brake cable corroded

os ns front brake hose contacting drive shaft

Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake cable corroded

os ns front brake hose contacting drive shaft

Pass 23 Dec 2013 121,245 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 119,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,156 miles

interior r/v mirror missing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 110,151 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior r/v mirror missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,175 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 100,171 miles

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

offside front rack arm has alot of play

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,423 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 84,854 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades will need replaceing in the near future

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,854 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades will need replaceing in the near future

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,785 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 78,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 135,381 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 104,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 GNF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RJ53 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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