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BK03 ELC

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,832 mi
Last recorded127,832 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 127,832 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on brake calipier sticking

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

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

both front jacking points corroded and holed

Fail 17 Sep 2025 127,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on brake calipier sticking

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on brake calipier not going all the way back

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

corrosion on both front jacking points

Fail 28 Oct 2024 127,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on brake calipier not going all the way back

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,832 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 127,832 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 128,327 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 127,832 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,832 miles

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

plastic under tray is fitted covering some componets

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,832 miles

Nearside Rear tyre shoulder worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 127,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre shoulder worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 127,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 127,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2013 127,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 127,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 120,495 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 120,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wear offside rear tyre shoulders

Pass 30 Apr 2009 94,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 94,344 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,952 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 80,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 48,119 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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BK03 ELC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BK03 ELC, 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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BK03 ELC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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