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YY53 UCM

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,346 mi
Last recorded190,346 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UCM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 190,346 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 190,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 166,393 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 166,393 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 141,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 113,703 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 113,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,786 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 84,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UCM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY53 UCM, 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 YY53 UCM registered?

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

Is YY53 UCM safe to buy?

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