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Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant loss from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant loss from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fluid leak, but not excessive p a s steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
aux belt poor condition soaked in oil
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
aux belt poor condition soaked in oil
oil leak
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight miss-shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight miss-shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick LOOK (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard rod missing (3.6.E.2)
Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hi level stop light
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise engine oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise engine oil leak
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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 disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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SW52 GWX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SW52 GWX, 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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SW52 GWX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 January 2003.
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