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SW53 GDZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,047 mi
Last recorded191,047 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GDZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 191,047 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 190,572 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 185,007 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 185,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 179,467 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 179,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 175,189 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 175,189 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 153,307 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 153,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 119,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 119,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 118,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 88,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SW53 GDZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW53 GDZ, 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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What year was SW53 GDZ registered?

SW53 GDZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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