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SM53 UWY

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,562 mi
Last recorded261,562 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UWY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 261,562 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 260,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slightly weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body and suspension parts have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 258,109 miles

underbody and suspension parts rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2021 258,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension mouning (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 255,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2019 253,346 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 244,722 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 237,463 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 237,463 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 230,239 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 230,239 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 217,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 217,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 197,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 180,654 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 165,368 miles

front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2010 150,667 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 150,662 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 139,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 136,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 136,035 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 119,838 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 119,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,766 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 UWY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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