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HJ52 NJX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,394 mi
Last recorded180,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NJX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 180,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 180,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 180,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 178,900 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 172,964 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 167,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 165,200 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 159,849 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 159,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,880 miles

both rear side lights slight interaction with indicators

both steering arms slight play

o/s/r tyre valve leaking needs attention

steering a bit rough lock to lock

Fail 7 Jun 2017 153,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear side lights slight interaction

Pass 27 Nov 2015 152,602 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 152,602 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 141,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,050 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,536 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 120,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,747 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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HJ52 NJX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HJ52 NJX, 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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HJ52 NJX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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