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BG52 GVN

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,666 mi
Last recorded143,666 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GVN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 143,666 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but not iinsecure (0.1 (b))

N/S panel damage. No sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Quarter (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S and N/S front outriggers corroded. Structural integrity not affected.

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 143,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexible hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but not iinsecure (0.1 (b))

N/S panel damage. No sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Quarter (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S and N/S front outriggers corroded. Structural integrity not affected.

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,225 miles

Central Oil leak Engine serious oil leak ()

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 143,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Oil leak Engine serious oil leak ()

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 140,862 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 140,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 140,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

O/S rear handbrake cable insecure ( clip missing)

O/s and N/S rear disc back plates corroded and holed

Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,319 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front rackends worn

Front tyres perishing

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

Nearside Rear light interaction

Offside Front door hinge worn

Offside Rear light lens damage

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,857 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,328 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,328 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,286 miles

hazard light switch

n/s/f shocker leaking

wear in steering rack

chip in screen

Fail 7 Jun 2011 107,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

chip in screen

hazard light switch

n/s/f shocker leaking

wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,243 miles

damage n/s/r wheel rim

n/s/f shocker leaking

wear in rack

Fail 11 Jun 2010 102,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

damage n/s/r wheel rim

n/s/f shocker leaking

wear in rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 86,239 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,239 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 82,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,181 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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BG52 GVN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG52 GVN, 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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BG52 GVN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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