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YS53 HMF

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 HMF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 103,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo/manifold - no fumes in cab. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper slight damaged

Nearside Rear light lens slight cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 101,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper slight damaged

Nearside Rear light lens slight cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,002 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2023 99,973 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,546 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 52/10 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 46/10 (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 96,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 52/10 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 46/10 (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,984 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 93,976 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,269 miles

Front slight play in steering rack knucle both sides

Fail 3 Jan 2018 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Front slight play in steering rack knucle both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,017 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,016 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,749 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear wing damaged / n/s front bumper slightly loose / o/s outer sill damaged

slight play in both track rod ends and rack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,961 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 58,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,728 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 42,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,402 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 26,399 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bad oil leak on gearbox.

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 HMF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HMF, 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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YS53 HMF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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