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AK17 HSX

2017 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,482 mi
Last recorded48,482 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Trafic70,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 HSX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet and slightly weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Nearside slide loading door not opening

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, worn inner / wearing outer edges, outer sidewall poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 27 Sep 2024 41,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges & outer sidewall

Nearside slide loading door not opening

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, wearing edges, outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lag 24%

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks slightly weak (5.3.2 (d))

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 27 Sep 2024 41,437 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 30% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges & outer sidewall

Nearside slide loading door not opening

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, wearing edges, outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks slightly weak (5.3.2 (d))

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Nearside slide loading door outer handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, starting to lose shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake effort on minimum limit

Fail 28 Sep 2023 34,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Nearside slide loading door outer handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, starting to lose shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake effort on minimum limit

Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slide door outer handle broken and inoperative

all tyres worn outer sidewalls

handbrake effort close to minimum limit

Fail 28 Sep 2022 28,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slide door outer handle broken and inoperative

all tyres worn outer sidewalls

handbrake effort close to minimum limit

Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/losing shape outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 22,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/losing shape outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / taped up

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges , on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 17,875 miles

Front both tyres worn edges

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / temporary repair

Fail 2 Oct 2020 17,875 miles

Front both tyres worn edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged / temporary repair

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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AK17 HSX is a 2017 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 70,327 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 AK17 HSX, 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 9 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK17 HSX registered?

AK17 HSX is a 2017 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AK17 HSX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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