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BT53 SSK

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,141 mi
Last recorded54,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SSK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 54,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 48,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 44,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,693 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,964 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 29,220 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks within tread area.

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 29,200 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have slight cracks within tread area.

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,545 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 21,568 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,568 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,669 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,324 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,764 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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BT53 SSK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BT53 SSK, 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 BT53 SSK registered?

BT53 SSK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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