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HN53 UPA

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UPA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side front wiper blades split

oil leak from engine

service light on dashboard

Pass 5 May 2012 55,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,998 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 49,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,718 miles

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

n/s/ steering slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2010 44,718 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ steering slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

driver mirror tapped

engine mountings appear to be weak

unable to inspect inner panelling (wood panelling fitted interior rear)

vehicle presented with no coolant in expansion bottle

Fail 1 Apr 2009 30,570 miles

driver mirror tapped

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine mountings appear to be weak

unable to inspect inner panelling (wood panelling fitted interior rear)

vehicle presented with no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 6 Apr 2007 21,167 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 21,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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HN53 UPA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN53 UPA, 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 HN53 UPA registered?

HN53 UPA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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