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SM53 PGY

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,431 mi
Last recorded203,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 PGY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 203,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 182,118 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 182,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 138,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,647 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,057 miles

both rear tyres numerous nails in tread

Fail 7 Nov 2007 47,057 miles

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

both rear tyres numerous nails in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Nov 2006 33,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 PGY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM53 PGY, 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 SM53 PGY registered?

SM53 PGY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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