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SY53 VGE

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

186,365 mi
Last recorded186,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VGE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 186,365 miles

both front strut tops badly worn

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Jun 2016 186,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning tight then loose when turning lock to lock (2.3.3a)

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

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

both front strut tops badly worn

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Jun 2015 180,048 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check for noise on offside rear bearing when rotated due to brake bind

wiper auto park system faulty

Fail 11 Jun 2015 180,048 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check for noise on offside rear bearing when rotated due to brake bind

wiper auto park system faulty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 175,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front steering rack arm has play

Fail 19 Jun 2014 175,142 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front steering rack arm has play

service brake efficiency pass but requires servicing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 170,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 17 Jun 2013 170,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2012 164,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 164,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2011 160,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 160,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 142,077 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 142,064 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 134,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 87,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 87,080 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,883 miles

Front 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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SY53 VGE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SY53 VGE, 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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SY53 VGE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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