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BG03 SBX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 160,043 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/F Tyre perished.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 159,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer jacking point corroded.

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 159,709 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer jacking point corroded.

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 155,452 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 155,443 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,981 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

slight play n/s intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,517 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in both intermediate steering rack joints

Pass 29 Oct 2014 142,652 miles

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/F Brake binding on.

O/S/F Brake pads worn.

O/S/R Flexible brake hose incorectly routed.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 142,631 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/F Brake binding on.

O/S/F Brake pads worn.

O/S/R Flexible brake hose incorectly routed.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 137,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 135,338 miles

Hazards faulty.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 132,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty.

O/S/R Flexable brake hose poorly routed.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 129,299 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 127,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,434 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 120,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,167 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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BG03 SBX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG03 SBX, 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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BG03 SBX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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