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BT03 PWU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,299 mi
Last recorded174,299 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 PWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 174,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded outer and inner

Pass 7 Dec 2017 164,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 155,706 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 145,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 139,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 131,620 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 123,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 117,024 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 117,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,839 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 108,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 94,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 82,055 miles

slight play in n/s/f co axial joint

slight play in o/s/f co axial joint

Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,580 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,575 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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BT03 PWU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PWU, 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 PWU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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