MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis at front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside 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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside & offside ()
drivers inside door handle missing but still can be opened from inside
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low kick up too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside & offside ()
drivers inside door handle missing but still can be opened from inside
Rear fog light cover missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog light cover missing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Cover missing from rear fog lamp
Bonnet stay retaining clip broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet stay retaining clip broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside brake light showing white light/fadded
play in both front wheels
seat in rear of van not secure so not tested
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r fog light lens damaged not effecting rear fog light at time of test
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH53 VGM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 YH53 VGM, 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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YH53 VGM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 October 2003.
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