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AP53 HKJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 148,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,953 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,701 miles

High level brake light not working

chips in screen

front discs starting to wear

front pads getting low

near side front seat belt retracts slowly

near side washer jet only just hits screen

rear number plate slight loose

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,701 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

rear number plate slight loose

High level brake light not working

chips in screen

front discs starting to wear

front pads getting low

near side front seat belt retracts slowly

near side washer jet only just hits screen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,482 miles

high level brake light not working

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear number plate slightly loose

sheilds fitted

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,482 miles

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

high level brake light not working

rear number plate slightly loose

sheilds fitted

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,212 miles

chips in screen

sheilds fitted

slight play in rack ends

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,212 miles

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

chips in screen

sheilds fitted

slight play in rack ends

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,323 miles

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

sheilds fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front wiper slightly smeery

sheilds fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2012 65,883 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front wiper slightly smeery

sheilds fitted

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sheilds fitted

sligfht play in off side steering rack end

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sheilds fitted

sligfht play in off side steering rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,708 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split, still clearing screen

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split.

slight play in offside rack end.

Fail 3 Apr 2010 46,708 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split, still clearing screen

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split.

slight play in offside rack end.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,396 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sheilds fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

sheilds fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,902 miles

rear discs starting to ruts

sheilds fitted

small cuts in off side front tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2008 30,902 miles

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

rear discs starting to ruts

sheilds fitted

small cuts in off side front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,686 miles

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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AP53 HKJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AP53 HKJ, 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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AP53 HKJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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