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HT53 ASO

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,614 mi
Last recorded243,614 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 ASO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 243,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f/ and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 243,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f/ and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 234,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 222,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 222,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 203,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 203,318 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 197,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2021 196,983 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury inner sill/box (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed drop link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 191,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 185,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 174,604 miles

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

poor dip beam pattern from n/s headlamp

Fail 23 Aug 2018 174,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

poor dip beam pattern from n/s headlamp

Pass 7 Aug 2017 169,135 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 142,842 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 142,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,606 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 131,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 125,959 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 125,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 109,860 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,812 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working.

front windscreen slightly scratched and cracked.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 102,804 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working.

front windscreen slightly scratched and cracked.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,697 miles

nearside front shocker damp and weak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,538 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside the swept area

Fail 28 Nov 2008 93,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,871 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Slight play in offside steering system possibly track rod inner ball joint.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 79,865 miles

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

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Slight play in offside steering system possibly track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,829 miles

1. offside front tyre tread worn low † †2. nearside front tyre tread worn low † †3. nearside rear tyre tread worn low

Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,829 miles

1. offside front tyre tread worn low † †2. nearside front tyre tread worn low † †3. nearside rear tyre tread worn low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HT53 ASO is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT53 ASO, 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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HT53 ASO is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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