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SM53 DCY

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,931 mi
Last recorded138,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DCY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,931 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 138,930 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,484 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Strut Top Mount Rough To Rotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 137,478 miles

Brake cable damaged Centre Cable Snaped (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Suspension Strut Top Mounts Rough To Rotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2023 137,465 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation N/s/r Cable Insecure At Caliper Mount (1.1.15 (d))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s/r Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s/r Cross Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/s And N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Suspension Strut Top Mounts Rough To Rotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 130,635 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Cross Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 130,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s Rear Pipe From Load Valve To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s/ Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/s And N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Cross Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

towbar frame is corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 125,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing on outer edge exposes cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

towbar frame is corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,105 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

steering wheel has slight freeplay when turned

Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (2.4.C.3c)

Towbar component slightly corroded both bars which secure the towbar to van (6.6.1)

engine covers and undertrays don't allow a check of some parts

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring top mounting plate is corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring top mounting plate is corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside wiper is torn but clears effectively

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some parts

vehicle undertray doesn't allow a full check of some parts

Fail 31 Oct 2016 124,608 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support strap is corroded (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring top mounting plate is corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring top mounting plate is corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside wiper is torn but clears effectively

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some parts

vehicle undertray doesn't allow a full check of some parts

Fail 28 Oct 2015 120,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers don't allow a full check of some components

fuel tank front supporting strap is corroded although the tank is securely mounted

items removed from windscreen before test

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers don't allow a full check of some components

fuel tank front supporting strap is corroded although the tank is securely mounted

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

diesel overflow pipe damp although no signs of a deffinite leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip rubber is a bit worn although it's function won't be impaired

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

due to a change in MOT regulations the vehicle may fail it's next MOT due to the towball electrics broken cover

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,675 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,801 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 71,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,386 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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SM53 DCY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM53 DCY, 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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SM53 DCY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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