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SD53 HYT

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,053 mi
Last recorded155,053 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 HYT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,053 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp in poor condition

Offside and nearside front tyres in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard lamp in poor condition

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2018 148,662 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both side brake back plate in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both side sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2018 148,652 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front wipers in poor condition

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both side brake back plate in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both side sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,212 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly deterioted

offside front wiper blade deterioted

parking brake has just met the minimum braking effort

rear brake discs back plates corroded

rear brake pads worn very low close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2017 143,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly deterioted

offside front wiper blade deterioted

parking brake has just met the minimum braking effort

rear brake discs back plates corroded

rear brake pads worn very low close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiper in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear both side brake back plate in poor condition

steering rack inner joints has play

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 133,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,001 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 77,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,663 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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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SD53 HYT is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD53 HYT, 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 SD53 HYT registered?

SD53 HYT is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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