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YE53 ZFK

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,653 mi
Last recorded160,653 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZFK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 160,653 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 160,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 137,702 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 137,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 102,780 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 102,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,301 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 91,301 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,335 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 79,335 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,422 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 69,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper damage

o/s sill damage

side trim loose

silght play steering rack

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,529 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 48,529 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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YE53 ZFK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc 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 YE53 ZFK, 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 YE53 ZFK registered?

YE53 ZFK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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