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AV03 DXG

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

217,007 mi
Last recorded217,007 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DXG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 217,007 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 217,005 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 217,005 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 217,005 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 217,006 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 217,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 217,005 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2019 217,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rod missing (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 217,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 217,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 217,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 214,480 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 215,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 206,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 206,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 190,080 miles

195/65/16 X 4

DRIVERS SEAT TORN

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/6/15

SMALL OIL LEAK

SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 23 Aug 2014 190,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

195/65/16 X 4

DRIVERS SEAT TORN

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/6/15

SMALL OIL LEAK

SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 183,674 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)

engine manment light on

number plate tied on rear

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2013 183,518 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

number plate tied on rear

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2012
Pass 4 Aug 2011 161,937 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs worn,padslow+rear discs worn

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

rear number plate tied on

Fail 3 Aug 2011 161,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

front pads low

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

rear discs worn

rear number plate tied on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 140,341 miles

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

bonnet safty catch not working

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 140,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet safty catch not working

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 122,902 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2008 101,770 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 101,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,857 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 84,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,681 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

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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AV03 DXG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 AV03 DXG, 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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AV03 DXG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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