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PJ53 HFE

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,843 mi
Last recorded140,843 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HFE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 140,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 140,548 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 140,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,008 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,287 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 133,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,285 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front inner rack end has play

Fail 27 Nov 2019 132,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front inner rack end has play

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,911 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,339 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 125,996 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 121,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,380 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 110,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 105,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 85,606 miles

play in steering rack n/s

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,536 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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PJ53 HFE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PJ53 HFE, 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 PJ53 HFE registered?

PJ53 HFE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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