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YS53 HKU

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,523 mi
Last recorded173,523 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HKU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 173,523 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 172,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 151,771 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 151,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 121,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 105,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 105,671 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,060 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 95,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 76,220 miles

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

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

eye level brake lamp inop

spare tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,042 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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YS53 HKU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YS53 HKU, 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 YS53 HKU registered?

YS53 HKU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is YS53 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 HKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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