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HJ53 MJY

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

198,622 mi
Last recorded198,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 MJY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 198,622 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 198,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 197,786 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 197,505 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn recommend replace soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn recommend replace soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 192,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 187,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2020 182,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 174,740 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 172,058 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 172,032 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 169,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 169,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (as marked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside play in inner rack joint

Pass 14 May 2016 150,000 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner, leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 149,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner, leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 140,741 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 140,727 miles

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

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 133,556 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 133,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 124,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 124,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 115,713 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 115,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 106,823 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

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

Fail 3 May 2011 106,822 miles

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

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,399 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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HJ53 MJY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ53 MJY, 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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HJ53 MJY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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