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HV03 UPS

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

213,945 mi
Last recorded213,945 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 UPS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 213,945 miles

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

all steering and suspension components covered in surface rust

Pass 2 Nov 2024 213,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and Off side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 211,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 210,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 209,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 208,172 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar D bush worn

Offside Front anti-roll bar link arm slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2019 205,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 204,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 202,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not in field of view (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not in field of view (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 194,165 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 181,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low topped up possible leak clutch bell housing area

Pass 21 Mar 2014 168,716 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber poor

Pass 21 Mar 2013 155,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small bind both front brakes attention soon

Fail 18 Mar 2013 155,046 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small bind both front brakes attention soon

Pass 13 Mar 2012 142,870 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 142,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 130,436 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 116,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,861 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,858 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,448 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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HV03 UPS is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HV03 UPS, 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 HV03 UPS registered?

HV03 UPS is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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