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SB53 FZP

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 91,005 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,532 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 86,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,747 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 74,469 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,462 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 69,462 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 16 Jan 2019 143,034 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 66,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,941 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,687 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,966 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 53,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,589 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 45,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,975 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,337 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 20,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 FZP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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