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RJ53 GNK

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 118,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,800 miles

Front front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front track rod inner ball joint has some play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front track rod inner ball joint has some play

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

high level stop lamp does not work

temporary repair to offside front abs wheel speed sensor in place

Pass 21 Feb 2015 115,843 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,486 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,699 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,286 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 80,286 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,083 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

offside rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 175,684 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 175,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 131,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

handbrake travel high

movement in steering rack

stone chips in front windscreen

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 GNK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GNK, 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 RJ53 GNK registered?

RJ53 GNK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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