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RY53 ZGJ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,914 mi
Last recorded158,914 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 158,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 158,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 157,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 154,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 153,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 151,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 147,892 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 146,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 143,061 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 134,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 129,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 125,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,516 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 112,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 107,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,362 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 90,358 miles

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

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

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 ZGJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

RY53 ZGJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 ZGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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