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BK03 FJE

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 FJE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 115,513 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,168 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside accident damage

Fail 20 Sep 2016 107,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside accident damage

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 96,688 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,739 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,601 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cracking o/s/r/tyre

ignition switch faulty

slight play inner rack arms

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,702 miles

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

play in both steering rack inner joints

slight oil leak to turbo oil feed pipe

slight stiffness in nearside front strut upper attachment

Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in both steering rack inner joints

slight oil leak to turbo oil feed pipe

slight stiffness in nearside front strut upper attachment

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,928 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 80,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

hi level brake light inop ?

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,635 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 64,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 50,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FJE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FJE, 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 FJE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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