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SB53 DXF

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 DXF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 109,010 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 100,470 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 97,407 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 97,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 95,684 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 95,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 93,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,609 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 92,609 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 7 May 2018 88,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,431 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,351 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,303 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,247 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,247 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,877 miles

perishing on rear tyres

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,489 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,453 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 29,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 18,229 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 18,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,956 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 12,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 DXF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

SB53 DXF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is SB53 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 DXF shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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