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YG53 OBT

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OBT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 115,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,817 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Offside Front Jacking Point Corroded, Drain Hole Corroded And Holed Outside Of Prescribed Area

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Side Wall Perished

Steering Rack And Pipes Damp

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,070 miles

Both Front Steering Arms Slight Play

Front Wipers Smeary

Gearbox And Steering Rack Damp With Oil

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Upper And Lower Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Slight Bind

Offside Front jacking point corroding drain hole corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Front Steering Arms Slight Play

Front Wipers Smeary

Gearbox And Steering Rack Damp With Oil

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Upper And Lower Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Slight Bind

Offside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn edges close to limit and perished

Offside Rear backing plate old and corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine damp with oil

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,016 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded and holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine, gear box, front subframe nearside front steering rack gator damp with oil

rear brakes have an imbalance

Fail 3 Jan 2019 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded and holed

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine, gear box, front subframe nearside front steering rack gator damp with oil

rear brakes have an imbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,492 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished outer side wall

screen cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,825 miles

Offside Front tyre perished wearing outer edge

both rear tyres perished

bottom engine mount split

crack in screen

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished wearing outer edge

both rear tyres perished

bottom engine mount split

crack in screen

Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,592 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,550 miles

both rear tyres perished

crack in screen

engine damp with oil

offside front tyre perished outer sidewall

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

crack in screen

engine damp with oil

offside front tyre perished outer sidewall

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,780 miles

all tyres perished outer sidewalls

chip in screen

nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Fail 7 Oct 2013 91,687 miles

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

all tyres perished outer sidewalls

chip in screen

nearside front shock has a light misting of oil

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,807 miles

all four tyres perished outer side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,690 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,376 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 75,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,377 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,223 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,363 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,711 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 53,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YG53 OBT is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG53 OBT, 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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YG53 OBT is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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