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SB53 TKV

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 TKV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 104,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,828 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 73,563 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 73,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 65,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,743 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 52,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 42,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,668 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 TKV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

SB53 TKV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SB53 TKV safe to buy?

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