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RV53 FSK

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FSK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,071 miles

osr tyre worn on edge

slight blow exhaust

Fail 17 Nov 2021 132,050 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

osr tyre worn on edges

rear pads getting low

slight blow exhaust on joint

Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,121 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 17 Nov 2020 122,121 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

front brake pads getting low

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,279 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 118,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,501 miles

ball joint covers poor

os cv boot damp

rear discs lipped

rear pads on limit

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,406 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borer line pass (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,396 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borer line pass (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,640 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 77,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre very much on limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,605 miles

winscrren cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,605 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

winscrren cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,154 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,973 miles

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

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

both wipers split

Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,973 miles

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

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,329 miles

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

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

play in stering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2009 45,329 miles

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

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

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

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

play in stering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,322 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 FSK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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