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AO03 VKZ

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,939 mi
Last recorded161,939 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VKZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 161,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,460 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 150,455 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 137,164 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 137,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,838 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,396 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,391 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,917 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 108,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 95,964 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 95,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 75,210 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,018 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 64,797 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2008 64,797 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,578 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VKZ 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 50%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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