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RA53 HFU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 HFU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 117,619 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,230 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,930 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,557 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,055 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,184 miles

damage nearside front wing & light marks on windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,184 miles

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

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

damage nearside front wing & light marks on windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 37,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RA53 HFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA53 HFU, 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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RA53 HFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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