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GV53 SYF

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,264 mi
Last recorded107,264 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 SYF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,264 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs in a poor condition

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 107,264 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs in a poor condition

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,923 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,923 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,548 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter leaking

sills damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,547 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play both sides inner rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter leaking

sills damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front numberplate deteriated

minor body damage

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2011 60,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,622 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,622 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,563 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,582 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GV53 SYF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV53 SYF, 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 GV53 SYF registered?

GV53 SYF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GV53 SYF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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