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SH53 YHN

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

192,375 mi
Last recorded192,375 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 YHN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 192,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 192,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened At front bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 186,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 180,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 176,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 176,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 173,266 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2020 168,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 168,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 163,622 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 163,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,425 miles

cant see inner rear brake pads properly

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 156,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,782 miles

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

o/s/f jack point holed but not prescribed area

Fail 16 Sep 2016 148,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f jack point holed but not prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,461 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 124,968 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 114,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 104,039 miles

Advise slight play on both track rods.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,039 miles

Advise slight play on both track rods.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,229 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 90,227 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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,683 miles

slight wear in both inner steering rod ends

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,887 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,746 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 46,746 miles

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

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

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 YHN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

SH53 YHN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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