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HX52 UDU

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

211,731 mi
Last recorded211,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 UDU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 211,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2021 211,731 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 210,231 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 210,231 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 209,470 miles

Different type of coil springs fitted to rear

Dipswitch sticking slightly advise attention

Emissions just met minimum requirements

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

Nearside rear brake flexible hose not fitted correctly but not fouling or twisted

Nearside side load door sticks slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear load doors bottom catch faulty

chuffing noise on engine possibly injector

Fail 2 Oct 2017 209,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate warning light painted over on dash (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Different type of coil springs fitted to rear

Dipswitch sticking slightly advise attention

Emissions just met minimum requirements

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

Nearside rear brake flexible hose not fitted correctly but not fouling or twisted

Nearside side load door sticks slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear load doors bottom catch faulty

chuffing noise on engine possibly injector

Fail 4 Sep 2017 209,453 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2016 208,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 208,949 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 203,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 195,533 miles

Engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre has some side wall damage

Fail 26 Mar 2014 195,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre has some side wall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2013 185,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 185,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 185,268 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

orange warning light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2012 177,782 miles

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

s/r/s light on

service light on

slight play n/s steering arm

wipers do not park off screen

Fail 13 Feb 2012 177,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

s/r/s light on

service light on

slight play n/s steering arm

wipers do not park off screen

Pass 18 Feb 2011 160,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 160,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear discs back plates corroded

cracks in front screen at top of screen

no bonnet stay

wipers do not park

Pass 15 Mar 2010 141,649 miles

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

front / rear number plates slight detr0rasion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 124,739 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 124,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,881 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

ns/rear/light/lens/broken

Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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

ns/rear/light/lens/broken

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,832 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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HX52 UDU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HX52 UDU, 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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HX52 UDU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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