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BG03 SDY

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,437 mi
Last recorded186,437 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SDY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 186,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 164,721 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 159,718 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2013 159,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside parking brake cable insecure

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2012 155,981 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 152,248 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 152,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside hand brake cable rubbing on inner wall of tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 142,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch judders

nearside wingmirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2009 142,718 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch judders

nearside wingmirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 137,553 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 137,551 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 131,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 111,954 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 SDY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG03 SDY, 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 BG03 SDY registered?

BG03 SDY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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