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SH53 SVW

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,394 mi
Last recorded124,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 SVW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,394 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,443 miles

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

inner faces of discs have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,443 miles

inner faces of discs have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,098 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear lamp cover broken (temp taped repair)

offside rear bumper damaged slightly afecting reflector position

Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lamp cover broken (temp taped repair)

offside rear bumper damaged slightly afecting reflector position

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,472 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth slightly low

Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,472 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded

nearside front brake application slightly uneven

offside rear tyre tread depth slightly low

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,402 miles

front brake discs inner faces covered in rust

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,454 miles

both track rods worn, would advise replacing

Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,454 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both track rods worn, would advise replacing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,810 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,096 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 37,096 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 SVW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

SH53 SVW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 SVW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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