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HY53 VLP

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,836 mi
Last recorded162,836 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 162,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 162,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 154,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 141,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,392 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 7 Nov 2016 132,382 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,303 miles

Hazard switch sticking

Near side front side lamp dim

Near side head lamp beam image slightly blurred

Off side front tyre very close to limit and wearing @ edges, advise replaced

Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,303 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard switch sticking

Near side front side lamp dim

Near side head lamp beam image slightly blurred

Off side front tyre very close to limit and wearing @ edges, advise replaced

Wind screen wipers hard

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,448 miles

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 105,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,236 miles

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Near side windscreen washer weak

Off side rear lamp damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,233 miles

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

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

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Near side windscreen washer weak

Off side rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,044 miles

Front brake discs low.

Nearside rear reflector cracked.

Offside front brake pads low.

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake discs low.

Nearside rear reflector cracked.

Offside front brake pads low.

Offside rear lamp cluster cracked.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs low.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,572 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,570 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,321 miles

Radiator leaking.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,319 miles

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

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

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

Radiator leaking.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,584 miles

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

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 VLP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HY53 VLP, 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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HY53 VLP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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