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VO53 VCY

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,499 mi
Last recorded121,499 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 121,499 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 121,495 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,377 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 121,377 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,387 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 104,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs scored and corroded

both front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,883 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 88,883 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,529 miles

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

slight movement in n/s of steering rack and pinnion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,529 miles

slight movement in n/s of steering rack and pinnion

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,743 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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VO53 VCY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VO53 VCY, 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 VO53 VCY registered?

VO53 VCY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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