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HT53 DWE

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,967 mi
Last recorded157,967 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 157,967 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 144,747 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 144,745 miles

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

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

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))

Door open warning light on

Secondary bonnet locking device siezed & N/W

Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 141,191 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 141,187 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,707 miles

Near side front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 137,705 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 134,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 134,490 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,431 miles

'Screen chipped.

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

Near side headlamp poorly secured.

Off side rear tyre low on tread.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,470 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,824 miles

rear and front discs and pads wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,133 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,333 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 22,974 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 14,053 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 14,053 miles

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

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

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 DWE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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