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HX53 UTE

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,702 mi
Last recorded62,702 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UTE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 62,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 52,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 27,475 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,678 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 15,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,511 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres perished in treaded part

Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,477 miles

front and rear tyres perished and cracked in tyre treads

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear nearside light lens damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2012 11,477 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear tyres perished and cracked in tyre treads

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear nearside light lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,465 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

impact damage to n/s sill, some trim panels missing

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,681 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 5,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 5,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,447 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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HX53 UTE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 HX53 UTE, 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 HX53 UTE registered?

HX53 UTE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is HX53 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 UTE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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