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BV03 FBJ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,096 mi
Last recorded172,096 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 172,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 172,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 167,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,847 miles

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

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

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

both front lower chassie rail box sections have slight surface corrosion

engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 132,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,801 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,084 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 120,084 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 102,852 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 84,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 671,180 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,489 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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BV03 FBJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV03 FBJ, 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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BV03 FBJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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