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FY53 HBX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 125,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 112,448 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 112,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,298 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,773 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 92,773 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 80,019 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,617 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,617 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,581 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 44,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 27,076 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,076 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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FY53 HBX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 HBX, 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 FY53 HBX registered?

FY53 HBX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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