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AO03 OSM

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OSM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 174,781 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 174,781 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 167,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 May 2015 167,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2014 160,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 160,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 152,582 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 145,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 145,921 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 138,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r caliper parking brake lever broken but functions correctly

o/s wiper in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 138,368 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r caliper parking brake lever broken but functions correctly

o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2010 127,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,171 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 181,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,803 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,368 miles

rear number plate in poor condition but still legible

Fail 13 Apr 2006 50,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition but still legible

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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AO03 OSM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AO03 OSM, 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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AO03 OSM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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