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YR53 OWA

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,992 mi
Last recorded163,992 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OWA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 163,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 161,502 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 161,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 155,354 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 151,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,673 miles

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

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

both rear back plates slight corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2016 144,663 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear back plates slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 130,175 miles

crack in windscreen but not within drivers view

Pass 26 Oct 2013 122,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,202 miles

Both reverse lights not working

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 103,202 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both reverse lights not working

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,862 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 95,862 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,894 miles

Offside rear tyre two nails in tread (195/65/16 C)

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 1 Oct 2009 89,894 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre two nails in tread (195/65/16 C)

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,364 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,364 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,175 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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YR53 OWA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR53 OWA, 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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YR53 OWA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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