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YM52 NTD

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 NTD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,274 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 129,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator weeping

Fail 12 Feb 2025 128,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 126,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate correded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body correded but not holed

Fail 20 Jan 2023 122,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate correded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body correded but not holed

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,695 miles

under body correded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 117,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body correded

Pass 13 Feb 2021 112,760 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play.

Offside Front steering arm has slight play.

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 112,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play.

Offside Front steering arm has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,848 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 108,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 105,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,677 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake backing plates rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2017 103,677 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake backing plates rusty

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 103,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,628 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyre tread low

rear brake backing plates rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2015 101,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyre tread low

rear brake backing plates rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,031 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2014 96,031 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 89,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,460 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 62,728 miles

front brake pads getting low

hazard switch intermittent

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,643 miles

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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YM52 NTD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YM52 NTD, 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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YM52 NTD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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