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SM53 UWN

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UWN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,638 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 148,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 142,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp is damaged.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 142,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp is damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,185 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 133,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,652 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 129,652 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,630 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 123,626 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 118,551 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 113,840 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 113,839 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 21 Dec 2012 108,225 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 108,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside rear brake pipe corroded!

Fail 17 Dec 2011 102,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear brake pads look low - advise replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2011 102,431 miles

nearside rear brake pads look low - advise replacement

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,551 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 94,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 86,561 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise noise from rear wheels when turned by hand! further inspection required!

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,568 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 63,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,033 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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SM53 UWN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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