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SG53 MHP

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,246 mi
Last recorded226,246 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MHP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 226,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 223,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 223,163 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 221,099 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake low

Pass 7 Oct 2021 219,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 214,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 209,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 205,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 205,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 192,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 183,323 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 183,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 176,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 171,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 164,517 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 151,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 140,412 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 140,412 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 102,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,346 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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SG53 MHP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG53 MHP, 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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SG53 MHP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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