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SA53 FRL

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,429 mi
Last recorded154,429 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 FRL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 154,429 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 154,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 146,442 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

handbrake cable attachment to rear calipers incorrect

Fail 22 Sep 2018 146,278 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement both rear handbrake levers on calipers (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to nearside and offside rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2017 139,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 136,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,373 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 92,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,966 miles

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

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

rear brake discs pitted badly

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,907 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

rear brake discs pitted badly

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

cut in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,961 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,853 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,879 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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SA53 FRL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA53 FRL, 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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SA53 FRL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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