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HG53 MHN

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

218,667 mi
Last recorded218,667 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 MHN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 218,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier batteries in rear not secure (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside slight condensation inside reverse light lamp lens

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

air filter housing loose

both rear light lenses damaged

engine light not working

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

steering lock not working

steering wheel cover fitted

windscreen chassis number hidden

Pass 25 Mar 2024 218,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

air filter housing loose

both rear light lenses damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

steering lock not working

Fail 21 Mar 2024 218,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

air filter housing loose

both rear light lenses damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

steering lock not working

Pass 20 Mar 2023 217,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

air filter housing loose

both rear light lenses damaged

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

steering lock not working

Pass 8 Mar 2022 217,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 216,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 216,693 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 216,232 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 216,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fowling steering shalft (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 214,197 miles

Offside top strut mount has movement

Pass 16 Mar 2018 213,243 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 211,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 209,859 miles

pipe fouling steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2015 205,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 201,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 194,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 193,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 188,185 miles

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2011 188,185 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 175,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 175,794 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,545 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

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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HG53 MHN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG53 MHN, 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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HG53 MHN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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