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RV53 FOT

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

219,874 mi
Last recorded219,874 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 219,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 219,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 218,812 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 218,809 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 203,020 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 203,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 178,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,113 miles

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

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

o/s n/s/f chassis rusted

o/s rack arm slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2018 168,113 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s/f chassis rusted

o/s rack arm slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2017 160,642 miles

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

Oil leak from turbo ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both font (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 160,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak from turbo ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both font (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 158,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 158,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 154,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake cable starting to corrode

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

nearside front inner wing cover slightly insecure

offside and nearside body trims missing

offside front and nearside rear coil springs starting to corrode

offside rear tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake cable starting to corrode

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

nearside front inner wing cover slightly insecure

offside and nearside body trims missing

offside front and nearside rear coil springs starting to corrode

offside rear tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2012 131,430 miles

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

ns and os lower side panels damaged

ns rear lamp cover damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2012 131,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ns and os lower side panels damaged

ns rear lamp cover damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2011 124,341 miles

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

body damage to offside & nearside / offside moulding missing / sharp edges removed

uneven wear on ns rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2011 124,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

ns lower trim damaged

os lower trim missing/retaining clips removed sharp edges

uneven wear on ns rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,737 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cover broken

Fail 2 Nov 2010 113,737 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens cover broken

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,294 miles

nearside rear lamp clear lens cover damaged

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2009 104,177 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lamp clear lens cover damaged

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 78,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,411 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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RV53 FOT is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 RV53 FOT, 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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RV53 FOT is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RV53 FOT shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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