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RV53 YDB

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

261,525 mi
Last recorded261,525 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YDB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 261,525 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 261,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 224,443 miles

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

both front front top strut mountings starting to wear.

clutch pedal anti slip missing.

cuts in tread of both front tyres.

grease round nearside outer driveshaft boot.

inner front brake pads look low.

nearside revers light insecure.

nearside tail lamp lens cracked.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 224,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

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

both front front top strut mountings starting to wear.

clutch pedal anti slip missing.

cuts in tread of both front tyres.

front wiper blades split.

grease round nearside outer driveshaft boot.

inner front brake pads look low.

nearside revers light insecure.

nearside tail lamp lens cracked.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 186,006 miles

Oil leak

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

both wipers split

centre brake light inop

greaese arround nearside outter cv gaiter

Fail 9 Sep 2008 186,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

both wipers split

centre brake light inop

greaese arround nearside outter cv gaiter

Pass 7 Sep 2007 142,780 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 142,780 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 19 Oct 2006 109,822 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 109,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both wipers split

engine managment light on †

nearside washer poor

play in steering rack

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 YDB is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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