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HV53 UHE

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

162,635 mi
Last recorded162,635 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UHE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 162,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 162,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 158,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,072 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 154,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,795 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,642 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,972 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 130,972 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump damp.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front inner brake pads low.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump damp.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,096 miles

Front No.plate deterioated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve fractured (3.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,149 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 87,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,888 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,050 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake outer cable damaged, but working ok

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

Offside inner rack joint has slight play.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear handbrake outer cable damaged, but working ok

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

Offside inner rack joint has slight play.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,340 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,340 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,263 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,453 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 42,373 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering pump weeping

Stone chip in windscreen

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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HV53 UHE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HV53 UHE, 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 HV53 UHE registered?

HV53 UHE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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