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RF53 HDD

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,656 mi
Last recorded204,656 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 HDD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 204,656 miles

Slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 10 Oct 2017 204,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 1 Oct 2016 187,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 186,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 180,002 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 179,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 168,529 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 168,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 167,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 167,552 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 161,747 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 155,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in both steering arm's

Fail 4 Feb 2012 155,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in both steering arm's

Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 144,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 132,302 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 132,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 126,513 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 120,679 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 120,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 104,288 miles

Body Damage To N/S & O/S.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare tyre defective

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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RF53 HDD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RF53 HDD, 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 RF53 HDD registered?

RF53 HDD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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