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SD53 YLV

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

259,965 mi
Last recorded259,965 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 YLV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 259,965 miles

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

handbrake cable frayed

Pass 4 Sep 2012 252,337 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 239,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 239,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 223,846 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 223,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 204,423 miles

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2007 162,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 121,517 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 121,510 miles

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

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 YLV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

SD53 YLV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is SD53 YLV safe to buy?

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