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RK53 VHJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

241,586 mi
Last recorded241,586 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 241,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 241,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 217,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 179,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 136,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

osf flexi brake hose not cliped

Fail 18 Sep 2009 136,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

osf flexi brake hose not cliped

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,051 miles

Lower engine torque arm worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Reverse light lens broken

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,045 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Lower engine torque arm worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Reverse light lens broken

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 55,980 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 34,831 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs in poor/tatty condition

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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RK53 VHJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RK53 VHJ, 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 RK53 VHJ registered?

RK53 VHJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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