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RF53 HXM

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 HXM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 124,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 124,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 113,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,574 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2018 103,143 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 103,143 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 102,662 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 102,400 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,469 miles

Some wear / free play in track rod inner articulated ball joints.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,416 miles

Headlamp switch operates electricaly fine but it sticks a little.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,414 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch operates electricaly fine but it sticks a little.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,170 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 92,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,129 miles

Some oil residue, forming small drips present to under tray of engine bay, may indicate a possible oil leak.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 89,219 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,978 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 85,978 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,255 miles

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

hazard switch

Fail 7 Dec 2009 82,255 miles

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

hazard switch

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,026 miles

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

advise off side front tyre close to legal minimum of 1.6mm

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 HXM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXM, 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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RF53 HXM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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