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AJ53 DXG

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DXG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 113,764 miles

Nearside Front corroded at our rigger but not within 30cm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front corroded at out rigger but not with in 30cm

Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corroded at our rigger but not within 30cm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front corroded at out rigger but not with in 30cm

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,436 miles

non commercial tyre fitted to n/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

non commercial tyre fitted to n/s/r wheel

Fail 23 Sep 2019 112,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting near+slight perishing! (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting near+slight perishing! (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2016 89,314 miles

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened long cable from hand brake lever to both rear cables (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake effort (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear hand brake cables rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face very rusty (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces very rusty (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaks

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,347 miles

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

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,334 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,998 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,097 miles

play in o/s and n/s track rods (inner)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

play in o/s and n/s track rods (inner)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,624 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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AJ53 DXG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ53 DXG, 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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AJ53 DXG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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