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SH53 TYV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,492 mi
Last recorded176,492 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 176,492 miles

Brake cable damaged rear parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 172,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 172,597 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 166,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 159,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod. ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 159,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Control rod missing. (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod. ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 155,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 145,470 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 145,470 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 137,509 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 129,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 129,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 121,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 115,243 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 115,243 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 97,160 miles

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

bonnet release handle insecure

engine oil on min level

front wipers smear at 1st

inner front brake pads and inner disc face worn

offside front tyre 2.8mm

rear brake discs pitting on faces

slight play too both front steering rack arms

Pass 11 Mar 2009 97,160 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

engine oil on min level

front wipers smear at 1st

inner front brake pads and inner disc face worn

offside front tyre 2.8mm

rear brake discs pitting on faces

slight play too both front steering rack arms

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet release handle loose

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet release handle loose

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 25 Jan 2008 78,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet pull loose

slight play to nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,082 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 TYV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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