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HT53 DNU

2003 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

186,728 mi
Last recorded186,728 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 DNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 186,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 181,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 179,825 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicle suspension components are corroded front and rear

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 9 Aug 2019 179,825 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Vehicle suspension components are corroded front and rear

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 8 Aug 2019 179,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage is missing (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Vehicle suspension components are corroded front and rear

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 25 Jul 2018 177,735 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 177,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2018 177,628 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear after load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 176,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen scratched from wipers

Fail 19 Aug 2016 176,009 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen scratched from wipers

Pass 18 Aug 2015 163,432 miles

Front Screen small scraches

Pass 16 Aug 2014 148,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

scrach on screen

Fail 25 Jun 2013 132,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

scrach on screen

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,481 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 118,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,181 miles

Oil leak

moderate wear nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,181 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

moderate wear nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,022 miles

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 86,022 miles

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

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

no oil on dipstick prior to test more checking required

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,821 miles

no oil on dipstick prior to test more checking required

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,092 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,768 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 34,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen slightly scored zone a

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 DNU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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