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RY53 ZHB

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 86,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 82,561 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,522 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,522 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,275 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,275 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 61,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,927 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,607 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside wiper blade deteriorated

power steering pipe from pump corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 57,606 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside wiper blade deteriorated

power steering pipe from pump corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 51,549 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

both front wiper blades slghtly deteriorated

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 May 2010 46,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ZHB is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

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