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HY53 VHT

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VHT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,990 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 126,990 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,063 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 119,061 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,070 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,068 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,045 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,906 miles

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

nearside steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,647 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,708 miles

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

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,014 miles

front number plate fading

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,544 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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HY53 VHT is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HY53 VHT, 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 HY53 VHT registered?

HY53 VHT is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is HY53 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 VHT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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