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SB53 FHD

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,686 mi
Last recorded136,686 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FHD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 136,686 miles

Exhaust hanger deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Underside slightly corroded.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 125,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,452 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplinks have slight play

Engine has slight il leak

Front discs worn

N/s/f seat belt stalk slight damage but still functions

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,774 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,846 miles

Offside rear light cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,565 miles

(offside rear)lamp unit damaged but not effecting the lights

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front inner sill has slight corrossion

nearside front steering rackend has slight play in ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

(offside rear)lamp unit damaged but not effecting the lights

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front inner sill has slight corrossion

nearside front steering rackend has slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,742 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r light lens damaged but not emiting white light to the rear

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f steering rack end worn slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,367 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,109 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,910 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 30,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FHD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB53 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

SB53 FHD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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