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RY53 ZHK

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,416 mi
Last recorded108,416 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,416 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 96,877 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front outer c.v gaiter perished

spare wheel/tyre missing

windscreen washers partially blocked

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,877 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front outer c.v gaiter perished

spare wheel/tyre missing

windscreen washers partially blocked

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake cable broken

rear brake discs corroded

wipers in poor condition and may fail when retested with washers working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,980 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre valve stem slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,131 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

front cross member damaged

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroding

slight flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

front cross member damaged

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroding

slight flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,311 miles

n/s mirror cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread

front cross member damaged

front number plate deteriorating

front wiper blades split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread

front cross member damaged

front number plate deteriorating

front wiper blades split

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 106,526 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 106,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 84,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,013 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 65,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZHK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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