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SH53 TYG

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 TYG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2020
Pass 20 May 2019 130,805 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lense damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 130,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded/detriorated (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded/deteriorated, rubbing disc (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation occasionally works (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lense damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Chassis outrigger/jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis outrigger/jacking point excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Light damaged but not affecting light source

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,560 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Chassis outrigger/jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis outrigger/jacking point excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Light damaged but not affecting light source

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,268 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly cracked

Offside Rear rear light lens cover cracked

both rear tyres perreshed

glow plug light on

Fail 20 Apr 2016 119,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly cracked

Offside Rear rear light lens cover cracked

both rear tyres perreshed

glow plug light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 113,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,504 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 105,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 95,354 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 95,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,823 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,621 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 TYG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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