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SH52 SZJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,986 mi
Last recorded157,986 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 SZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,986 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 157,879 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 153,686 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper blades torn

front tyres wearing on inside edge

sliding door doesnt open from the outside

Fail 14 Oct 2014 153,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper blades torn

front tyres wearing on inside edge

sliding door doesnt open from the outside

Pass 4 Oct 2013 153,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odometre not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Oct 2013 153,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odometre not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 13 Oct 2012 153,686 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 153,686 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,921 miles

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

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

both n/s & o/s rear brake back plates corroded

both nm/s & o/s steering rack drumsticks worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 140,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 134,200 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front steering control arms but not to excess

Pass 31 Jul 2008 125,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,839 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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SH52 SZJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SH52 SZJ, 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 SH52 SZJ registered?

SH52 SZJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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