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BT03 BZS

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

260,621 mi
Last recorded260,621 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BZS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 260,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 260,621 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 253,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 245,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear lens protective plastic covering damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2021 236,826 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

o/s rear lens protector cracked no white light showing

Pass 3 Jul 2019 225,133 miles

o/s n/s front outer rigger showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s undersills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2019 225,133 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s front outer rigger showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s undersills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 216,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 216,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 205,051 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2016 195,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear lens is damaged not showing white light

Pass 16 May 2015 187,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 187,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 179,566 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

suspect hand brake cable worn above fuel tank

Pass 18 May 2013 171,693 miles

o/s n/s rear brake disc stone guards holed and corroded

o/s rear lens outer cover cracked

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 171,693 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s rear brake disc stone guards holed and corroded

o/s rear lens outer cover cracked

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 163,122 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

o/s n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s n/s front link arms slightly worn

o/s n/s rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s rear outer lens cracked

Fail 26 May 2012 163,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre wearing

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

o/s n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s n/s front link arms slightly worn

o/s n/s rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s rear outer lens cracked

Pass 7 May 2011 150,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear lens cover cracked and holed

Pass 25 May 2010 139,995 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 133,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 127,731 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 127,731 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 119,434 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 96,290 miles

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

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

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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BT03 BZS is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT03 BZS, 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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BT03 BZS is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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