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BV03 FBN

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,242 mi
Last recorded171,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 171,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 162,168 miles

both rack arms slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2015 156,665 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 156,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 151,340 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 145,745 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s/f steerig arm has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2013 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s/f steerig arm has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,536 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 137,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 128,158 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,241 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 117,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,937 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOT POINTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING WORN / LIPPED / BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN LOW / ADVISE ATTENTION A.S.A.P.......

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED IN REAR CARRIER UNDERSIDE

NOISE ON ENGINE / POSS AROUND CAM BELT AREA / ADVISE TO RECTIFY A.S.A.P....

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 25 Feb 2008 80,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,440 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,001 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FBN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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