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AV03 VXR

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VXR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,849 miles

CONDITIN OF BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded BORDERLINE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 126,841 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

CONDITIN OF BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded BORDERLINE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 178,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 177,673 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 177,422 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 169,300 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 169,286 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 163,756 miles

front pads getting low

jacking points rusty

n/s/f inner rack end has a lot of play only just past

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Aug 2016 163,756 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

jacking points rusty

n/s/f inner rack end has a lot of play only just past

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Aug 2015 152,396 miles

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

Offside front brake slight bind, only noticeable when jacked

Pass 2 Aug 2014 139,527 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 126,510 miles

Large crack in windscreen outside zones A and B. Does not obstruct drivers view ahead.

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 in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 126,279 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Large crack in windscreen outside zones A and B. Does not obstruct drivers view ahead.

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

Nearside handbrake effort lower than offside.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,209 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable outer plastic sleeve deteriorated

n/s/r brake backplate corroded away

Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s handbrake cable outer plastic sleeve deteriorated

n/s/r brake backplate corroded away

Pass 6 Aug 2011 109,640 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

play n/s steering rack rod

Fail 6 Aug 2011 109,638 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

play n/s steering rack rod

Pass 24 Jul 2010 106,526 miles

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

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

font brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 106,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

font brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 104,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 96,921 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre screw in tread.

slight play detected at n/s/f steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 62,908 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

air bag light on

nail in nsr tyre

slight play in steering rack

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 VXR is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV03 VXR, 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 VXR is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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