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YA53 ABN

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

309,284 mi
Last recorded309,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ABN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 309,284 miles

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

handbrake cable corroded

play in front ARB mountings

rear fog light lens damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 309,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

handbrake cable corroded

play in front ARB mountings

rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 290,307 miles

nearside handbrake effort down on efficiency

nearside lamp lens cover damaged

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Fail 13 Jan 2015 290,297 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside handbrake effort down on efficiency

nearside lamp lens cover damaged

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 6 Jan 2014 270,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 270,324 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 249,963 miles

engine management problems

play in steering rack

rear lamp covers broken

Fail 2 Jan 2013 249,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine management problems

play in steering rack

rear lamp covers broken

Pass 16 Dec 2011 212,857 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2011 212,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2010 162,481 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 162,476 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 147,750 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 147,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,471 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 113,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 82,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,610 miles

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

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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YA53 ABN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YA53 ABN, 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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YA53 ABN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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