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AE56 ZXJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,381 mi
Last recorded85,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 74,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,397 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

head light beam image converters fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 47,397 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

head light beam image converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 46,285 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 May 2014 45,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,545 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 44,256 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,877 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 15 May 2012 44,874 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

parking brake fails to lock on roller brake tester

Pass 5 May 2011 44,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,295 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,287 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AE56 ZXJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE56 ZXJ, 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 AE56 ZXJ registered?

AE56 ZXJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AE56 ZXJ safe to buy?

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