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AP03 BUU

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

184,866 mi
Last recorded184,866 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BUU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 184,866 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 184,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 184,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Repaired poorly, no welds marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting and corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting and corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 183,428 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 183,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 183,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 183,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring/pivot missing to body (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front suspension not fully tested due to ball joint play

Pass 7 Aug 2015 175,050 miles

oil leak

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

offside inner rack has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2015 175,040 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside inner rack has slight play

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 166,956 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 166,956 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 153,249 miles

7 pin trailer socket corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f corner

front brake disc's corroded and worn

front brake pads getting low

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 24 May 2013 153,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

7 pin trailer socket corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f corner

front brake disc's corroded and worn

front brake pads getting low

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 14 May 2012 141,243 miles

accident damage o/s/f

Pass 24 May 2011 127,537 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 110,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,854 miles

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

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

Play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack.

Fail 19 May 2009 93,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack.

Pass 19 May 2008 76,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 62,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 51,467 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP03 BUU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AP03 BUU, 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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AP03 BUU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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