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LV53 SSX

2003 Renault Traffic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,870 mi
Last recorded103,870 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Traffic105,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 SSX
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 103,870 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,775 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 29 May 2019 92,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 76,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,757 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,193 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,906 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 57,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,985 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,616 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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LV53 SSX is a 2003 Renault Traffic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 105,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 SSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV53 SSX is a 2003 Renault Traffic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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