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HT53 DPX

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 DPX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,575 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 121,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 May 2012 120,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,102 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,493 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,493 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,662 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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HT53 DPX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DPX, 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 HT53 DPX registered?

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

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