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HG53 TWW

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,434 mi
Last recorded116,434 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TWW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,434 miles

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

front and rear brakes discs wasted on braking surfaces

Fail 1 Oct 2015 116,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front and rear brakes discs wasted on braking surfaces

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,035 miles

Nearside washer jet not working.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 111,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit and has nail in tread.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,553 miles

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front bumper cracked.

O/S/R tyre getting low & sidewall perished - 205/65x16C.

Slight play noted to N/S steering rack inner joint.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 101,553 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front bumper cracked.

O/S/R tyre getting low & sidewall perished - 205/65x16C.

Slight play noted to N/S steering rack inner joint.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,468 miles

Play noted in n/s inner s/rack joint.

Uneven wear noted to front brake pads - N/S low.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 95,437 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play noted in n/s inner s/rack joint.

Uneven wear noted to front brake pads - N/S low.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 8 Oct 2011 89,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,820 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs very badly lipped

tyre size = 195/65R16C

Fail 10 Sep 2010 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly lipped

tyre size = 195/65R16C

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,792 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades smear a bit.

Could not find VIN plate.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside windscreen washer pressure is a bit low.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Could not find VIN plate.

Both windscreen wiper blades smear a bit.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside windscreen washer pressure is a bit low.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,711 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,203 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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HG53 TWW 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 55.6%.

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 HG53 TWW, 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 TWW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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