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SJ53 PDK

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

317,326 mi
Last recorded317,326 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 PDK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 317,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 307,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 298,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 298,096 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 289,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 289,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 274,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 273,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 260,960 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 260,960 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 249,013 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 241,438 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear back plates starting to corrodeed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 233,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 221,848 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 209,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 209,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 198,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 178,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 156,621 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,152 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 131,151 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 120,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,004 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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SJ53 PDK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ53 PDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ53 PDK registered?

SJ53 PDK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SJ53 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ53 PDK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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