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SH53 USU

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

186,511 mi
Last recorded186,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 186,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank support strap rusted away

oil leak

under tray hanging down

Fail 31 Dec 2018 186,499 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant cap missing

fuel tank support strap rusted away

oil leak

under tray hanging down

Pass 2 Jan 2018 180,160 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 170,708 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 170,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 163,637 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 163,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 148,066 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 125,561 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2011 125,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2010 115,585 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 105,923 miles

offside front wheel starting to bind on

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks found

Fail 5 Dec 2009 105,929 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wheel starting to bind on

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but no leaks found

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,510 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Dec 2008 94,509 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2007 82,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,367 miles

n/srear and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

some wear and corrosion on front brake dics

Fail 29 Nov 2006 68,367 miles

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

check front pads for wear and front dics wearing and corroding

n/s rear and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 USU 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 56.5%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

SH53 USU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SH53 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 USU shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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