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VO53 VDD

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

284,226 mi
Last recorded284,226 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VDD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 284,226 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 284,226 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 260,200 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 260,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 238,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 238,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 224,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 198,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 161,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 161,688 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 123,612 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 VDD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VDD, 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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VO53 VDD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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