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RY53 HDF

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,996 mi
Last recorded162,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 HDF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 162,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 157,584 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 151,072 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 151,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 148,806 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 143,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 143,690 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,288 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 141,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,407 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,780 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 96,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,501 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

play in offside track rod end

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Nov 2009 81,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

play in offside track rod end

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Nov 2008 68,485 miles

Damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Footbrake travel long

Front brake pads and discs worn

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,430 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,430 miles

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

both wipers split

rear number plate delaminating

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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RY53 HDF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY53 HDF, 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 RY53 HDF registered?

RY53 HDF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is RY53 HDF safe to buy?

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