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SX53 DDZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,562 mi
Last recorded171,562 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 DDZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 171,562 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside steering rack end worn

oil leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2017 171,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside steering rack end worn

oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2017 167,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 167,603 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,795 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,448 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 140,448 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 140,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 133,079 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 103,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,195 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 88,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,599 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,181 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,993 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 34,993 miles

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

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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SX53 DDZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SX53 DDZ, 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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SX53 DDZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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