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HG03 AYK

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,770 mi
Last recorded181,770 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 AYK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 181,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 181,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 180,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 180,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 178,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 174,955 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 174,953 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 172,306 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 172,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 169,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 169,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 167,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake effort poor

Fail 13 Jan 2020 167,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake effort poor

Pass 30 Jan 2019 162,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight play offside front upper macpherson strut mount

Fail 30 Jan 2019 162,369 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight play offside front upper macpherson strut mount

Pass 12 Feb 2018 147,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 141,245 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 141,245 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,217 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 136,217 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 125,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 109,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 99,962 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 86,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,965 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 70,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,747 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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HG03 AYK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG03 AYK, 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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HG03 AYK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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