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YF53 VEW

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,237 mi
Last recorded154,237 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,248 miles

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

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,447 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,789 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,057 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 122,055 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 115,772 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 115,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,798 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 103,456 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 103,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 92,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 92,941 miles

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,027 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,979 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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YF53 VEW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF53 VEW, 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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YF53 VEW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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