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RY53 GJO

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,369 mi
Last recorded198,369 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 GJO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 198,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front various underside corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 196,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 195,589 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 191,882 miles

20% front brake imbalance

o/s/f strut top ( bearing) failing

Fail 16 Dec 2022 191,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

20% front brake imbalance

25% rear brake imbalance

o/s/f strut top ( bearing) failing

Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,196 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting failing

oil leaks

park brake 19%

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2020 182,468 miles

n/s/f ball joint worn (limit)

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2020 182,462 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

n/s/f ball joint worn (limit)

rear brakes fluctuating ,,, poor

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2019 176,967 miles

o/s headlight pattern deteriorating

o/s/f strut top mounting deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

steering rack/inner joints worn

Fail 16 Dec 2019 176,967 miles

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

o/s headlight pattern deteriorating

o/s/f strut top mounting deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

steering rack/inner joints worn

Pass 12 Dec 2018 167,797 miles

movment in o/s/r top strut mounting

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2018 167,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

movment in o/s/r top strut mounting

park brake cable deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2017 158,290 miles

front brakes fluctuating,,,poor

park brake cable deteriorating

suspect o/s/f strut top failing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 151,138 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,588 miles

near side rear tyre out of shape registration bulb dull

Pass 18 Dec 2014 134,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 122,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 114,787 miles

side walls scuffed on both n/s tyres

Fail 10 Dec 2012 114,785 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

side walls scuffed on both n/s tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2011 108,973 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 105,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 98,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 95,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,893 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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RY53 GJO is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY53 GJO, 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 RY53 GJO registered?

RY53 GJO is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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