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HN52 NKE

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 NKE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,714 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,192 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,944 miles

Offside Front ABS wiring on swivel insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,944 miles

Offside Front ABS wiring on swivel insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,695 miles

Rear brake disc faces rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,019 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside power steering pipe in to top of rack getting rusty

handbrake cable rear of fuel tank rusted/frayed

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rust on brake disc faces

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front by subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside STRONGLY ADVISE track rod end worn, replace ASAP

handbrake cable behind fuel tank rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

power steering pipe in to top of rack getting rusty

wear/rust on brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,703 miles

Nearside Front 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))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on brake disc faces

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear markers

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear markers

check for fuel leak? around front of engine?

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,596 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 59,595 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,059 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,496 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,524 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

o/s & n/s front brake disc inner faces getting rusty

o/s & n/s front suspension springs starting to rust

o/s & n/s front wiper blades perishing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,409 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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HN52 NKE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HN52 NKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN52 NKE?

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What year was HN52 NKE registered?

HN52 NKE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is HN52 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 NKE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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