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SH53 MMV

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 MMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 111,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 May 2024 111,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 109,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakned

Pass 21 May 2022 108,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 106,389 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 106,383 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 104,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 104,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 103,448 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 102,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 101,092 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 77,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,404 miles

Reverse lights inop

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,808 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,829 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on offside front steering arm

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,654 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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SH53 MMV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH53 MMV, 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 SH53 MMV registered?

SH53 MMV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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