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SH53 UTV

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,816 mi
Last recorded164,816 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UTV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 164,816 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 164,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 149,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,618 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 86,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,636 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,828 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,294 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 UTV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

SH53 UTV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 UTV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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