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SB53 DVV

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 DVV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 135,955 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2022 135,955 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,559 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 122,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 115,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 109,726 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 101,152 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 101,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 89,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 80,592 miles

Slight wear in steering arms.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,154 miles

Front tyres nearing minimum. Slight wear steering arms.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 72,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front tyres nearing minimum. Slight wear steering arms.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,022 miles

Slight wear in steering arms.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,287 miles

Slight wear in offside steering rack & steering arm.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 53,287 miles

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

Slight wear in offside steering rack & steering arm.

Fail 30 Mar 2007 40,812 miles

Nearside rear tyre near minimum.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,812 miles

Nearside rear tyre near minimum.

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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SB53 DVV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black 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 SB53 DVV, 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 SB53 DVV registered?

SB53 DVV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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