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RY53 LXG

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

160,185 mi
Last recorded160,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LXG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 160,185 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 160,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 155,667 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)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,199 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Handbrake low effort

OS CV boot has a small hole leaking grease

Fail 5 Jun 2015 150,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Handbrake low effort

OS CV boot has a small hole leaking grease

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 143,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak of grease o/s cv boot

slight roughness o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 143,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight leak of grease o/s cv boot

slight roughness o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 137,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s cv boot slight leak of grease

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Fail 7 Jun 2013 137,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s cv boot slight leak of grease

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,330 miles

OSR tyre has nail in

Fail 23 May 2012 133,310 miles

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

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

OSR tyre has nail in

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 128,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

high level braj=ke light not working

Fail 20 May 2011 128,201 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges

high level braj=ke light not working

Pass 27 May 2010 122,006 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 115,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

small hole o/s/f CV boot

Pass 13 Jun 2008 106,918 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 106,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,438 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,438 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 LXG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RY53 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

RY53 LXG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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