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SM52 HUA

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,517 mi
Last recorded212,517 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HUA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 212,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 212,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 204,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 199,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 192,862 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 192,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 186,137 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 178,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 178,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 169,285 miles

Rear brake dust cover corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 169,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear brake dust cover corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,091 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 144,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 144,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 131,564 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,490 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,069 miles

all discs corroded

nsf tyre cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 4 Mar 2011 93,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all discs corroded

nsf tyre cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front ans rear discs corroded

os mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2010 92,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front ans rear discs corroded

os mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

O/S/F MIRROR GLASS HAS A CRACK IN IT AT TOP , NOT AFFECTING VIEW TO REAR

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

O/S/F MIRROR GLASS HAS A CRACK IN IT AT TOP , NOT AFFECTING VIEW TO REAR

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 71,933 miles

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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SM52 HUA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM52 HUA, 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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SM52 HUA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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