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SB53 DWZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,086 mi
Last recorded129,086 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 DWZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 129,086 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front pads & discs corroded worn and lipped

Fuel tank straps v.corroded

Jacking points at front very corroded & thin

NSF shock has slight fluid leak

O/S quarter glass smashed and open

Oil leak

Rear spirings corroded

Washers weak but hitting screen

Fail 27 Jul 2017 129,086 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front pads & discs corroded worn and lipped

Fuel tank straps v.corroded

Jacking points at front very corroded & thin

NSF shock has slight fluid leak

O/S quarter glass smashed and open

Oil leak

Rear spirings corroded

Washers weak but hitting screen

Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs very worn and deteriorated

Front pads very worn

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil Leak at engine & gearbox

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,086 miles

Front brake pads VERY worn

Offside Front Inner drag link to steering rack has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,086 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads VERY worn

Offside Front Inner drag link to steering rack has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 112,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,660 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,305 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,196 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 71,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,539 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,316 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 52,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 42,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,414 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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SB53 DWZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DWZ, 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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SB53 DWZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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