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YG53 OBY

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,788 mi
Last recorded182,788 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OBY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 182,788 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 182,788 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 180,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 180,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 173,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 168,327 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom sill slight damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 168,326 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and damaged bottom sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom sill slight damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 152,584 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 152,584 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 133,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 127,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front steering arms slight play

both front tyres cracking

bull bar fitted to front

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side rear tyre cut on sidewall

off side front door mirror cover cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

side steps fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front steering arms slight play

both front tyres cracking

bull bar fitted to front

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side rear tyre cut on sidewall

off side front door mirror cover cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

side steps fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,392 miles

Nearside 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 Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OBY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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