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RJ53 HVA

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,720 mi
Last recorded176,720 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HVA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 176,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 172,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,643 miles

Oil leak ()

centre brake light n/w

Pass 1 Jul 2016 151,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 151,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 144,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 117,048 miles

hi level brake light out

Fail 15 Nov 2012 117,048 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

hi level brake light out

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,213 miles

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

hi level brake light out

Fail 16 Nov 2011 110,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

hi level brake light out

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

em light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,986 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall, not showing any cord

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,983 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall, not showing any cord

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 89,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,752 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 82,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in power steering rack

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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RJ53 HVA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ53 HVA, 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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RJ53 HVA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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