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HK52 ZBU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,717 mi
Last recorded147,717 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 ZBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 147,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking Back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,758 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 130,358 miles

Brake cable damaged Front parking brake cable excessively corroded and snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges, perished and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge, worn smooth on inner edge, perished and tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 13 Jan 2021 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges, perished and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge, worn smooth on inner edge, perished and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2020 119,709 miles

Centre pipe exhaust bracket corroded/broken but still supported

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

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

Slight movement at upper attachment offside front suspension leg

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2020 119,709 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre pipe exhaust bracket corroded/broken but still supported

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

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

Slight movement at upper attachment offside front suspension leg

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,274 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 114,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,345 miles

Both front outriggers corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 108,276 miles

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

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

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

Both front outriggers corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Van has clutch judder

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Van has clutch judder

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,758 miles

clutch judder/ gearbox problem noted on manouvering

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,678 miles

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

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

clutch judder/ gearbox problem noted on manouvering

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,574 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,574 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,054 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,332 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,096 miles

O/S rear disc showing signs of heat

Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

O/S rear disc showing signs of heat

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,776 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,311 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,477 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 40,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,249 miles

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

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

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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HK52 ZBU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK52 ZBU, 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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HK52 ZBU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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