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AY03 XRJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,938 mi
Last recorded208,938 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XRJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 208,938 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 208,936 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 198,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 198,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 191,542 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 191,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 181,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle ball joint

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2019 177,332 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 177,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 167,303 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

parking brake only just met requirements

rear brake discs slightly corroded

signs of slight power steering leak from pump, no visible leak during test

slight damage to n/s/f anti-roll bar link gaiter

Pass 5 Sep 2017 157,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut close to the side wall

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 147,779 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs / under cover fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,547 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE / O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 137,547 miles

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

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE / O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 113,596 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / FRONT DISCS CORRODING / FRONT PADS LOW / SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE EDGES /

Pass 28 May 2012 102,117 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2011 91,570 miles

slight play front wheels

Pass 20 May 2010 81,709 miles

eml on

Fail 20 May 2010 81,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml on

Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,136 miles

ns washers poor

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in strg rack

suspect oil /fuel leak

Pass 2 May 2008 62,164 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 62,164 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 44,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,132 miles

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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AY03 XRJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 XRJ, 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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AY03 XRJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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