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SM53 UWZ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

257,251 mi
Last recorded257,251 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 257,251 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 232,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jackpoint (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jackpoint (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2016 210,744 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jackpoint (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jackpoint (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 210,742 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jackpoint (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jackpoint (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 193,896 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

side door does not open in or out

Fail 23 Dec 2015 193,836 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lights aim too high (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front chassis outer rigs (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outer chassis rigs jacking point (6.1.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

side door does not open in or out

Pass 24 Dec 2014 168,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 168,815 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 154,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 154,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 137,585 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 137,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 121,957 miles

free-play felt in steering rack o/s and n/s track rod inner balljoints

Fail 9 Nov 2011 121,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

free-play felt in steering rack o/s and n/s track rod inner balljoints

Pass 16 Nov 2010 98,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 98,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,490 miles

Advise further look at steering.

Advise look at spring platforms.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UWZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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