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YB53 NGV

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,057 mi
Last recorded107,057 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 NGV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,057 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,057 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,664 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,664 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,613 miles

both front jacking points holed

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,613 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

both front jacking points holed

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,221 miles

Drivers seat in poor condition (frame exposed

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

NSF OSF inner tie rods have play (not felt through steering

NSF OSF tyres worn 3mm

Rear wheels have a noise when spun

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR small feed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR small feed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking OSR feed to compensator (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drivers seat in poor condition (frame exposed

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

NSF OSF inner tie rods have play (not felt through steering

NSF OSF tyres worn 3mm

Rear wheels have a noise when spun

washers need adjusting

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front inner track joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,576 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front inner track joints

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,613 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light not working and lense missing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,498 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded on inner face

spare wheel missing holder damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front discs corroded on inner face

spare wheel missing holder damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,977 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front discs corroded

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,142 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres cracking

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres cracking

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 45,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,335 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,579 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 32,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,640 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 25,640 miles

Nearside 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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YB53 NGV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YB53 NGV, 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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YB53 NGV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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