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BN03 FVX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FVX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s by under run bars (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Oil leak ()

smell of fuel, but no sign of any leak at point of test

Pass 16 May 2016 134,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.A.1)

gearbox mount worn underside.

main beam stalk stiff/sticking.

oil leak/s

strange noise from engine on diesel test?

Fail 10 May 2016 134,561 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.A.1)

gearbox mount worn underside.

main beam stalk stiff/sticking.

oil leak/s

strange noise from engine on diesel test?

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,562 miles

Coolant leak

heavy oil leak around turbo area recommend attention

Fail 21 Apr 2015 134,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

heavy oil leak around turbo area recommend attention

Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 134,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,993 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 123,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 114,902 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,961 miles

slight play in n/s and o/ track rods

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,854 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 175,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil temp not checked due to dipstick disign

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape 195 65 16 c

slight play in steering rack

warning light on / engine cuts out

Pass 5 Mar 2007 175,671 miles

oil temp not checked due to dipstick disign

rear tyres starting to wear out of shape 195 65 16 c

slight play in steering rack

warning light on / engine cuts out

Pass 11 Mar 2006 133,994 miles

engine warning light came on during test

offside front shockabsorber damp

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2006 133,994 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light came on during test

offside front shockabsorber damp

slight play in both sides of steering rack

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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BN03 FVX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN03 FVX, 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 BN03 FVX registered?

BN03 FVX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 FVX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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