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BN03 GBV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

238,208 mi
Last recorded238,208 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 GBV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 238,208 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner and outer vehicle sills corrosions

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened accessories and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 237,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

various brake pipes corroded

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

weak handbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2022 235,094 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust in secure

low foot brake &handbrake on rear

Pass 5 Jun 2021 233,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 230,548 miles

Front Outer cross members from chassis to the inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 230,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Outer cross members from chassis to the inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 227,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight underbody surface rust to underside of body front and back

Pass 11 Jan 2018 224,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 218,920 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 214,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 211,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 206,382 miles

both front tyres worn

o/s/f inner steering rack joint arm has play

Pass 8 Jan 2013 202,060 miles

o/s/f has sligth play in inner steering rack joint + n/s/f tyre slightly worn + o/s/f tyre worn - near to markers

Pass 11 Jan 2012 197,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 197,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 187,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 187,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 177,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 177,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 165,591 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING

Pass 3 Jan 2008 152,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 144,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 135,957 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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BN03 GBV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GBV, 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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BN03 GBV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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