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AX03 DTU

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,886 mi
Last recorded163,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 DTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 163,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screw in fuel tank moist around the area

Pass 5 Jul 2013 153,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chips not in swept area

Fail 5 Jul 2013 153,611 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chips not in swept area

Pass 25 Jun 2012 146,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight lift in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 25 Jun 2012 146,463 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight lift in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 30 Jun 2011 137,314 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 130,457 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 130,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,353 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,377 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 69,377 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 53,012 miles

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

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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AX03 DTU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AX03 DTU, 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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What year was AX03 DTU registered?

AX03 DTU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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