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BT03 CHC

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

226,563 mi
Last recorded226,563 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 226,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 225,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 225,312 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 215,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 215,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 202,153 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 202,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 188,844 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 188,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 175,219 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 175,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 162,407 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 162,407 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 149,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 149,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 134,709 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 134,709 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 109,038 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 109,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,408 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)

handbrake cable outer casing is damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2014 93,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

handbrake cable outer casing is damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,942 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,530 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 73,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,309 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,309 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 52,711 miles

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

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

advise steering rack drumstick joints worn on offside and nearside

Pass 20 May 2008 52,711 miles

advise steering rack drumstick joints worn on offside and nearside

Pass 24 May 2007 45,521 miles

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 20 May 2006 36,866 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 36,866 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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BT03 CHC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT03 CHC, 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 CHC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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