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YM53 RKU

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,589 mi
Last recorded175,589 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 RKU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 175,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 175,589 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 170,026 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

air filter insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2022 169,977 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 164,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 164,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 164,367 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front corrosion to outrigger outside prescribed area

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

Offside Front cannot test wheel bearing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 159,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 148,149 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 139,196 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

front outriggers corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 127,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,219 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,219 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,145 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,235 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,235 miles

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

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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YM53 RKU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YM53 RKU, 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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What year was YM53 RKU registered?

YM53 RKU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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