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RJ53 HVC

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,252 mi
Last recorded163,252 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 163,252 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 163,252 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 160,028 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 160,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 147,800 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2016 147,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 143,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 139,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 129,788 miles

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

windscreen has a crack but outside swept area

Pass 4 Oct 2012 114,288 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre brake light n/w

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f seat belt not retracting all the way

Fail 4 Oct 2012 114,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre brake light n/w

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f seat belt not retracting all the way

Fail 5 Oct 2011 100,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,600 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,927 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 83,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 72,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 55,597 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,617 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,350 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,350 miles

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

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

RTA o/s/f and n/s/r

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 HVC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver 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 RJ53 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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