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HK53 UPV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,974 mi
Last recorded201,974 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UPV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 201,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 199,165 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 195,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 192,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 190,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 187,205 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 187,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 183,298 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 176,085 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

ns mirror cracked

oil leak

slight flat spots on both rear tyres

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

slight play in osf seat

small crack at bottom of windscreen not affecting the view

Fail 13 Mar 2017 176,085 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroded

ns mirror cracked

oil leak

slight flat spots on both rear tyres

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

slight play in osf seat

small crack at bottom of windscreen not affecting the view

Pass 1 Apr 2016 166,713 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 166,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,743 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s door handl missing but still can be opened from inside

Fail 24 Mar 2015 155,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s door handl missing but still can be opened from inside

Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,759 miles

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

front plate cracked

nail in osr tyre

osf inner door handle missing

slight play in osf seat runner

Fail 31 Mar 2014 144,759 miles

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

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

slight play in osf seat runner

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

front plate cracked

nail in osr tyre

osf inner door handle missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,360 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 134,360 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r n/sf o/s/f discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,542 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 126,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 101,534 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 86,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 65,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,556 miles

air bag light on

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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HK53 UPV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK53 UPV, 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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What year was HK53 UPV registered?

HK53 UPV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HK53 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 UPV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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