MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Slight play at nearside front rack end
Slight play at offside front wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight play at nearside front rack end
Slight play at offside front wheel
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?
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SH53 NKJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SH53 NKJ, 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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SH53 NKJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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