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BK03 ESV

2003 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,409 mi
Last recorded193,409 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 193,409 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2022 187,470 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 187,468 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 181,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2020 176,036 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2019 167,488 miles

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

both front inner brake discs corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

osr tyre perished,cut and going out of shape

play in inner steering rack joints

power steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2019 167,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [green] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front inner brake discs corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

osr tyre perished,cut and going out of shape

play in inner steering rack joints

power steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2018 158,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to windscreen

front brake discs have corrosion

front inner brake pads getting low

ns washer not working

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

nsr valve perished

Fail 24 Aug 2018 158,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to windscreen

front brake discs have corrosion

front inner brake pads getting low

ns washer not working

nsr disc brake dust cover slightly insecure

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

nsr valve perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 150,714 miles

Offside front brake has very slight bind

osf anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2017 150,606 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe from load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake has very slight bind

osf anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2016 142,485 miles

front to rear brake pipe corrded

nsr valve split

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 142,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front to rear brake pipe corrded

nsf anti roll bar d bush has play

nsr valve split

nsr wheel bearing has very slight play

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

os hand brake lever little or no movement

osr brake pipe corroded

osr wheel bearing has play

Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,609 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre getting low outside edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

osr brake pipe across rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 134,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre getting low outside edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

osr brake pipe across rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 125,266 miles

nsf tyre cut and slightly out of shape

play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2014 125,264 miles

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

both front brakes binding

front brake discs worn and corroded

inbalance on front brakes

nsf tyre cut and slightly out of shape

play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 118,153 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 118,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 98,099 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,400 miles

handbrake cable from interior lever corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 89,400 miles

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

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

handbrake cable from interior lever corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,946 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 82,946 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 82,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,943 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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BK03 ESV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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