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YY53 PFU

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,893 mi
Last recorded151,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PFU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 151,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,974 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 124,915 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 114,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,500 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 101,500 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,649 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,299 miles

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

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

large under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

large under tray fitted. not allowing full inspection of some components

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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YY53 PFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY53 PFU, 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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YY53 PFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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