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YE53 ZKD

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,542 mi
Last recorded215,542 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZKD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2024 215,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 205,477 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 194,394 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 194,394 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 183,336 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 183,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 165,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 156,195 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 156,195 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 150,931 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack joint some wear

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 23 May 2014 150,931 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner rack joint some wear

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 20 May 2013 142,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight free play n/s/f rack joint

some water ingress to rear no plate front no plate cracked

Pass 20 May 2013 142,797 miles

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

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

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

slight free play n/s/f rack joint

some water ingress to rear no plate front no plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 137,988 miles

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

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

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

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

has play in both inner trackarms

Fail 26 Jan 2011 130,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 130,090 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 111,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,834 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 89,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,343 miles

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

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 ZKD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZKD, 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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YE53 ZKD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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