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SV53 ZWL

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,028 mi
Last recorded168,028 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZWL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 168,028 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 162,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear stop light slighty discoloured.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 162,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 X brake pipes from front junction to rear load sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear stop light slighty discoloured.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken of exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 158,705 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 158,705 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light loose.. insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes front junction to rear load sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner & outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 155,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes front junction to rear load sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner & outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 152,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes. front junction to rear load sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load senor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 152,192 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes. front junction to rear load sensor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load senor to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen damaged.

Fail 30 Mar 2018 143,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not to requirements.

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 134,725 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 125,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear load sensor. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 125,941 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded & broken . (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 x front to rear load sensor. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear load sensor to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded & holed.

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 116,280 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 116,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,333 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 113,333 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2011 108,518 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 108,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,336 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 105,536 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,812 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 59,359 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

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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SV53 ZWL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SV53 ZWL, 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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SV53 ZWL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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