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YR53 OXL

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,929 mi
Last recorded191,929 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OXL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 191,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s & o/s. ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 187,148 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 186,695 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 186,336 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 186,336 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 185,776 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 184,917 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 184,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 183,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 183,459 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 182,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe on n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 192,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 192,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 186,469 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 186,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 176,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 176,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 12,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 162,618 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 149,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 149,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 130,053 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 130,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 111,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 97,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,173 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 22 Apr 2009 86,075 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,506 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 75,505 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 62,970 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 62,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,001 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 OXL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 YR53 OXL, 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 YR53 OXL registered?

YR53 OXL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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