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SB53 FKU

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FKU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 82,291 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect to high. broken adjuster wont adjust down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 82,075 miles

windscreen has damage not in driver's view of the road

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,199 miles

windscreen has damage not in driver's view of the road

Pass 6 May 2016 80,004 miles

windscreen has damage not in driver's view of the road

Fail 1 May 2015 77,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,734 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 74,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 68,152 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 59,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 48,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,175 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 38,175 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 20,841 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,195 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 11,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,089 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 FKU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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