2003 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · DA53 RHZ

The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 26 July 2024 at 173,536 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects recorded, though it failed two days earlier on 23 July 2024 at 173,530 miles under a no-defects failure, a pattern repeated in 2023 when it failed on 19 July at 169,951 miles before passing on 25 July at 169,991 miles. These paired fail-pass entries suggest administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than escalating mechanical decline, as no advisories or faults were logged on any certificate. Recorded mileage sits at 173,536 against an age of around 23 years, equating to roughly 7,545 miles per year which is typical for a light commercial of this vintage. The annual increments are modest: 166,865 miles in July 2022, 169,991 in July 2023, and 173,536 in July 2024 show a steady 3,000 to 3,500 mile yearly spread with no sudden accumulation. The clean record carries one caveat: sparse testing leaves gaps between July windows unexplained, and the two no-defect failures mean the buyer cannot rely on those certificates to confirm roadworthiness on the failed dates. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all five tests, the MOT data itself raises no flag on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity beneath the chassis and wheel arches, as 23-year-old Renault Trafics commonly suffer hidden rust the annual test may not capture when no defect is noted. Verify the reason for the two no-defect failures with the testing station, since repeated same-week fail-pass cycles can mask a rejected retest or clerical anomaly. The recurring dual-test routine in 2023 and 2024 implies the previous keeper addressed whatever halted the first attempt within days, pointing to reactive rather than preventative care. With consumables like tyres and wiper blades unlogged, assume they are due for assessment. The Trafic remains a credible used buy on paper, but only a workshop check of drivetrain wear and underbody condition will confirm the record's clean stance.